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From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
ADMIRERnounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
in a serious manner
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading In fact, he nearly embraced me.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he nearly embraced me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
the act of giving
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading I grasped his hand.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I grasped his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, he nearly embraced me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
immediately past
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
the act of departing
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact, he nearly embraced me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
Pittsburg
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From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never enjoyed myself so much in my life," he said.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
create by training and teaching
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
TRAVELINGnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
which person or people
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
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 A GREAT ADMIRER--NOTES ON RAILWAY TRAVELING--IS AMERICA A FREE NATION?--A PLEASANT EVENING IN NEW YORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _In the vestibule train from Pittsburg to New York, January 17._ This morning, before leaving the hotel in Pittsburg, I was approached by a young man who, after giving me his card, thanked me most earnestly for my lecture of last night.
