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From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
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 I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
amusesverbUS /əˈmjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “amuse” — occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
BEACONnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading BLANK--BEACON STREET SOCIETY--THE BOSTON CLUBS.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
BLANKadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading BLANK--BEACON STREET SOCIETY--THE BOSTON CLUBS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
CLUBSnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading BLANK--BEACON STREET SOCIETY--THE BOSTON CLUBS.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
give expression to
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
in a free manner
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
how
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From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
come together
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading BLANK--BEACON STREET SOCIETY--THE BOSTON CLUBS.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading BLANK--BEACON STREET SOCIETY--THE BOSTON CLUBS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BLANK AND FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR OF MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I AM ASKED TO EXPRESS MYSELF FREELY ON AMERICA--I MEET MRS.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But they invariably inquire if the impressions of my first visit are confirmed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Boston, January 25._ It amuses me to notice how the Americans to whom I have the pleasure of being introduced, refrain from asking me what I think of America.
