1826
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From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
1828
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From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
ConsulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
COOPERnounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN.
COOPERSTOWNnounUS /ˈkuːpərztaʊn/
a small town in east central New York; site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN.
Cressy
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From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
the act of departing
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
go away from a place
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
MagicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
Montreuil
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From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
the local environment
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
Picardynoun
a region of northern France on the English Channel
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
carry out
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We entered France in July, 1826, and having remained in and about the French capital until February, 1828, we thought it time to change the scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its civilisation, usages, and facilities take the edge off our provincial admiration, remove prejudices, and prepare the mind to receive new impressions, with more discrimination and tact.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Preparations for Departure.--My Consulate.--Leave Paris.--Picardy.--Cressy.--Montreuil.--Gate of Calais.--Port of Calais.--Magical Words.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Paris is effectually the centre of Europe, and a residence in it is the best training an American can have, previously to visiting the other parts of that quarter of the world.
