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From this reading Company's line, to sail January 12.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YOU ARE A HOPELESS SCAMP.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
a quantity of money
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
react verbally
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading YOU ARE A HOPELESS SCAMP.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Company's line, to sail January 12.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
divisible by two
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
a social unit living together
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
set up or found
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
HOPELESSadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading YOU ARE A HOPELESS SCAMP.
ten 10s
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Company's line, to sail January 12.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
the literary culture
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Company's line, to sail January 12.
Madiana
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From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
established beyond doubt
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Company's line, to sail January 12.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
SCAMPnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading YOU ARE A HOPELESS SCAMP.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
get by special effort
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
Son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
SSnounUS /ˈeˈses/
the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
staterooms
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From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that I could secure both rooms, and, if it proved that I needed but one, the amount of passage money paid in advance--one hundred dollars--could be applied to mine alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This pleased the remnant of Scotch blood left in my veins, for my relations have always said I "favored" my mother's side of the family, and she was a native of France.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without even waiting for letters at the Herald office, in answer to my advertisement, I went on Saturday morning to Cook & Son's, on Broadway, and engaged two staterooms on the steamship "Madiana," of the Quebec SS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading YOU ARE A HOPELESS SCAMP.
