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From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ABUSEverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
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the part of the day between noon and evening
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in the past
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
ALBANYnounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
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amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
in or near a particular place or position
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AUDIENCESnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
DALY'S
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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
give expression to
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
FairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
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hear with intention
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
O'Rell
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From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
precisely, exactly
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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for that reason; as a result
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Fairness one has a right to expect, but kindness is an extra that is not always thrown in, and therefore the uniform amiability of the American press toward me could not fail to strike me most agreeably.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
precisely as stated
From this reading _New York, February 23._ The American press has always been very good to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
which person or people
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
a late time of life
From this reading This evening the people of Albany are asked to listen to a lecture by Max O'Rell, who was in this country two years ago, and was treated with distinguished courtesy.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Up to yesterday I had not seen a single unkind notice or article, but in the Albany _Express_ of yesterday morning I read:
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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