used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading I then applied to President Lindsay in person.
in or near a particular place or position
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sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
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showing who or what does the action
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cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
COASTINGverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
CYCLISTnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪst/
a person who rides a bicycle
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ENTERTAINEDadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
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FAMEDadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
the act of departing
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
InterverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
KRUEGER
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the literary culture
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading I then applied to President Lindsay in person.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
NATIONALLYadverbUS /ˈnæʃənəli/
with regard to a nation taken as a whole
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newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
not any; not one
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
come into possession of
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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a human being
From this reading I then applied to President Lindsay in person.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading I then applied to President Lindsay in person.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
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necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then applied to President Lindsay in person.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
moved around an axis or center
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(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among my letters was one bearing a check from the Inter Ocean, and I lost no time in going to the bank to obtain the money upon it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cashier required strong identification, which I, being a stranger, was of course unable to give.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Lindsay, I am proud to record, is a gentleman who reads the newspapers.
