used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
best-knownadjective
most familiar or renowned
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
Chinee
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From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
contradictionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
good-heartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
HartenounUS /hɑːrt/
United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
HeathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
immortalizedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪzd/
past form of “immortalize” — be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
any competition
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
precisely, exactly
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not repeat the poem, but the essence of it is that the "Heathen Chinee is peculiar."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading LIFE IN WASHINGTON One of the best-known American authors has immortalized the Chinaman in some of his verses.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Doubtless Mr. Harte is right, but the Chinaman and his ways are not more peculiar to the American than American customs and contradictions are to the Chinaman.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
at the time that
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was some time before I understood the smile which went around when some one in my presence suggested a game of poker.
a Caucasian
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading If there is any race on the earth that is peculiar, it is the "Heathen Yankee," the good-hearted, ingenuous product of all the nations of the earth--black, red, white, brown, all but "yellow."
