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From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
BRIGHTERadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
ten 10s
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
INTERVIEWERSnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːərz/
plural of “interviewer” — a person who conducts an interview
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
on one occasion
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is extraordinary the memory of many of these Americans!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
VANITIESnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading ARRIVAL--THE CUSTOM HOUSE--THINGS LOOK BAD--THE INTERVIEWERS--FIRST VISITS--THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER--"O VANITY OF VANITIES."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of them at once recognizing me, said, calling me by name, that he was glad to see me back, and inquired if I had not brought Madame with me this time.
a late time of life
From this reading This one had seen me for a few minutes two years before, and probably had had to deal with two or three hundred thousand people since.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _New York Harbor; January 5._ At seven o'clock in the morning the Custom House officers came on board.
