1855
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From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
202
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From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
a line of approach
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
baizenounUS /beɪz/
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
Conway
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From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
a social unit living together
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
social deportment
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
Moncure
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From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
MYSTICadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
Ryerton
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From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
Walt
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From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walt was then living with his family in one of a row of small artisans' houses, in Ryerton Street,[202] out of Myrtle Avenue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days later, he called upon Mr. Conway, his sister and another lady, at the Metropolitan Hotel, where his manners and conversation were enjoyed and approved.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was then garbed in "the baize coat and chequered shirt" in which he appears in the _Leaves of Grass_ portrait.
WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTIC In September, 1855, Mr. Moncure Conway, having heard of Whitman during a visit to Concord, called upon him in Brooklyn, with an introduction from Emerson.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
workman'snounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənz/
possessive form of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading At the moment, however, he was correcting proofs in the little office where his book had been printed, and wore a workman's striped blue shirt, open at the throat.
