1960
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From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
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 It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
Anno
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From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
cataclysms
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From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
charlatansnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlətənz/
plural of “charlatan” — a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
conflagrations
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From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
Domini
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From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
endowmentsnounUS /enˈdaʊmənts/
plural of “endowment” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
fanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
multi-millionaire
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From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
and nothing more
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
rotatingverbUS /ˈroʊteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “rotate” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
SEMINARYnounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
upheavalsnounUS /əpˈhiːvəlz/
plural of “upheaval” — a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Earth, notwithstanding many dire predictions of charlatans and religious fanatics, and in spite of numerous cataclysms, conflagrations and political upheavals, was rotating serenely on its axis.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Diana Young Ladies' Seminary, situated upon the picturesque hills of Cornwall on the Hudson, is a few miles north of the West Point Military Academy.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It had long since become one of the finest institutions of learning of its kind, not only of America, but of the whole civilized world.
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 The seminary buildings, having formerly been the palatial homestead of a multi-millionaire, about half a century previously had been bequeathed to the State of New York, with ample endowments for its maintenance and development.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY It is 1960, Anno Domini.
