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
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
cabaretnounUS /ˌkæbərˈeɪ/
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
Carlton
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From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
set up or found
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
He's
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From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
not in action or at work
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
and nothing more
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
over-worked
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From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
Patricia
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From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
possessing material wealth
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
RitznounUS /rɪts/
Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
in the direction of
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
TubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For Patricia, like most English people at the time, recognized only two classes of Americans—the over-worked rich and the idle rich.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
precisely as stated
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “He’s very—American,” thought Pat, as she watched him stride off, inevitable cigar in his mouth, towards the Tube.
which person or people
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of the true America, of the people with ideals, the quiet folk who are found neither at the Ritz Carlton nor in the cabaret, she was utterly ignorant.
