Chapter I

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From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

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From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

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

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, the “best people” seem to do it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Besides, the “best people” seem to do it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

in a conventional manner

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

a politically organized body of people under a single government

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disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Besides, the “best people” seem to do it.

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

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From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

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From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

a young female

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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

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

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

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

imaginative intellectual play

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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inflected form of “meet” — come together

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a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

wrongly understood

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a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ To those I have met in this country who have not misunderstood me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Besides, the “best people” seem to do it.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ To those I have met in this country who have not misunderstood me.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading _The publication of an American diary requires neither apology nor explanation, especially when it is more a record than a criticism.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

the work of a sailor

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Besides, the “best people” seem to do it.

transport commercially

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ To those I have met in this country who have not misunderstood me.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

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From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ To those I have met in this country who have not misunderstood me.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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

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plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

at the time that

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which person or people

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From this reading I have upon my desk an old volume entitled: “Travels in the United States, etc., during 1849 and 1850,” by the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortly.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Margaret, who is being brought up in England, like a conventionally proper little girl 226 Dick sailing his battleship in the turbulent Mexican river 272 The “Russian Castle” in the “Land of Make-Believe” 302 “Charlie” in his dressing-gown on his Moorish sunbathed veranda 340 “Charlie” tells Dick the story of the wrecked ship on the beach 348