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From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
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From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
AUDIENCESnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
BostoniansnounUS /ˈbɑːstoʊniənz/
plural of “bostonian” — a native or resident of Boston
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Boston newspapers this morning give full reports of my lecture.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Boston newspapers this morning give full reports of my lecture.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
immediately past
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
LAUGHSnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
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 MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Boston newspapers this morning give full reports of my lecture.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Boston newspapers this morning give full reports of my lecture.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
OTHERS
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The Boston newspapers this morning give full reports of my lecture.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
in the near future
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Boston newspapers this morning give full reports of my lecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was a little afraid of the Bostonians; I had heard so much about their power of criticism that I had almost come to the conclusion that it was next to impossible to please them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
Tremont
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From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Boston, January 7._ Began my second American tour under most favorable auspices last night, in the Tremont Temple.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
which person or people
From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The huge hall was crowded with an audience of about 2500 people--a most kind, warm, keen, and appreciative audience.
WON'T
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From this reading MY OPENING LECTURE--REFLECTIONS ON AUDIENCES I HAVE HAD--THE MAN WHO WON'T SMILE--THE ONE WHO LAUGHS TOO SOON, AND MANY OTHERS.
