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From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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to or in a foreign country
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AmarillonounUS /ˌæmərˈɪloʊ/
a city in the northern panhandle of Texas
From this reading In the autumn I started for New York and Amarillo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the autumn I started for New York and Amarillo.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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Burmah
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CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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CeylonnounUS /sɪˈlɑːn/
an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
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ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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an institution created to conduct business
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the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
either extremity of something that has length
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Englishwomen
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From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
at any time
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
every person
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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globe-trotverb
travel all over the world for pleasure and sightseeing
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highest in quality
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growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to form the superlative
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
belonging to the person speaking
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the autumn I started for New York and Amarillo.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
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done under pressure
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scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
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get by special effort
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
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SingaporenounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/
the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
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for that reason; with the result that
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in the near future
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the autumn I started for New York and Amarillo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
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VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
(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 A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
at the time that
From this reading A momentous event of 1910 was the death of King Edward VII., which threw everybody into deep mourning; and it seemed to me Englishwomen never looked so well as when dressed in black.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I hope these hasty notes, so hurriedly and scantily given, may have interested my readers enough to secure their company for one more globe-trot, which shall be rushed through in order to bring these reminiscences to a close.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Never before was I so impressed with the growth and improvement and possibilities of New York city, soon to be the most populous, wealthiest and greatest city the world has ever seen.
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 In the autumn I started for New York and Amarillo.
