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Confessions of an Opera Singer

Chapter III

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PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.
I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.
His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.
He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.
I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.
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Confessions of an Opera Singer

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Confessions of an Opera Singer is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.
/ˈperɪs æt læst aɪ krɔːst ɑːn wʌn ʌv ðə ˈstedi bɪɡ boʊts ʌv ðə ətˈlæntɪk trænˈspɔːrt laɪn/
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I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.
/aɪ rɪˈmɛm.bər ˈoʊnli wʌn ˈpæsəndʒər ə bɔɪ ʌv ˈiːvɪn ðen sʌtʃ ˈpɜːrsɪnəl ˈmæɡnətɪzəm ðæt hiː stændz aʊt ɪn maɪ ˌrekəˈlekʃən æz ˈklɪrli æz ˈeni wʌn aɪ hæv ˈevər met ðoʊ hiː wɑːz ðen ˈoʊnli ə jʌŋ ˈfeloʊ ənd ənˈnoʊn tuː feɪm/
Line 3
His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.
/hɪz neɪm wɑːz ˈdʌɡləs ˈferbəŋks ənd hɪz æmˈbɪʃən wɑːz tuː ɡoʊ ɑːn ðə steɪdʒ/
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He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.
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I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Fairbanks noun US /ˈferbəŋks/

United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)

From this reading “His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.”

magnetism noun US /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/

attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

From this reading “I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.”

matched adjective US /mætʃt/

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading “He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.”

Metropolitan adjective US /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading “He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.”

neared verb US /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading “He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.”

prophecy noun US /ˈprɒf.ə.si/

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading “He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.”

smattering noun US /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

a small number or amount

From this reading “I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.”

Transport noun US /trænˈspɔːrt/

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading “PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

young fellow adjective + noun

In this reading “I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.”

working order adjective + noun

In this reading “I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.”

on the stage preposition + article + noun counted as “on … stage”

In this reading “His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.”

some day adjective + noun

In this reading “He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.”

go on verb + particle

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

In this reading “His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.”

stands out verb + adjective counted as “stand out”

be highly noticeable

In this reading “I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.”

supply of verb + particle

In this reading “I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.”

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1000

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From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/

a cherished desire

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

boatsnounUS /boʊts/

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

Conried

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

creditnounUS /ˈkredət/

approval

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/

United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

famenounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

Frohman

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/

completed to perfection

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

Kathleen

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

LinenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/

attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

nearedverbUS /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

smatteringnounUS /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

a small number or amount

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading His name was Douglas Fairbanks and his ambition was to go on the stage.

standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/

make steady

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

TransportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading PARIS AT LAST I crossed on one of the steady big boats of the Atlantic Transport Line.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

we'll

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From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He said as we neared England: "Well, some day we'll read, 'Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House presents Miss Kathleen Howard,' and 'Charles Frohman presents Mr. Douglas Fairbanks.'" His prophecy, which I recall even to the spot on the boat where he made it, and the expression of his eyes which matched mine at that moment, has almost been fulfilled.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading I reached Paris in the beginning of September with "my instrument" in working order, with a smattering of French, a letter of credit for $1000, and a large supply of courage.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I remember only one passenger, a boy of even then such personal magnetism that he stands out in my recollection as clearly as any one I have ever met, though he was then only a young fellow and unknown to fame.

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