used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
for the reason that
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
broadeningnounUS /ˈbrɔːdənɪŋ/
the act of making something wider
From this reading That was broadening.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
how
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From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
come together
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
narrow-mindedadjective
capable of being shocked
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
required or under orders
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading On a previous trip he had visited a portion of the Western section of his country, and had brought back several new ideas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For instance, he was pleasantly surprised to meet girls with the same innate ideas that he had supposed were the exclusive possession of his friends at home.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York ways of doing things were good enough for him, because they were the best, but he wanted to see how other Americans looked at things; and this showed a generous spirit.
Yorkers
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From this reading He held that most New Yorkers were narrow-minded in this respect, and he did not intend to be.
