Chapter XIX

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

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.

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

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.

marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ARRIVAL AT ST.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ARRIVAL AT ST.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

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befitting a young child

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a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

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plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

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a conference (usually with someone important)

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enter into a contractual arrangement

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complete and wholehearted fidelity

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United States electrical engineer who devised the Dolby system used to reduce background noise in tape recording

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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willing to give and share unstintingly

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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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having services engaged for a fee

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

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

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United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading JENNY LIND.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

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the quality of being just or fair

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

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a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

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deliver a lecture or talk

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Swedish soprano who toured the United States under the management of P. T. Barnum (1820-1887)

From this reading JENNY LIND.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

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someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

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people in general considered as a whole

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the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

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a person who is head of an administrative department of government

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concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

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have in common

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading DOLBY--THE ANGELIC SIDE KEPT OUTSIDE--MY OWN SHARE IN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS--JUSTICE TO MISS LIND AND MYSELF.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

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Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

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a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ARRIVAL AT ST.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

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causing surprise or wonder or amazement

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the trait of avoiding excesses

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

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

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

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the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

radically distinctive and without equal

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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

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in the company of; together with

From this reading LOUIS--SURPRISING PROPOSITION OF MISS LIND’S SECRETARY--HOW THE MANAGER MANAGED--READINESS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT--CONSULTATION WITH “UNCLE SOL.”--BARNUM NOT TO BE HIRED--A “JOKE”--TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN THE THEATRE--SOL.

the words that are spoken

From this reading SMITH--A COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, AND LAWYER--UNIQUE DEDICATION--JENNY LIND’S CHARACTER AND CHARITIES--SHARP WORDS FROM THE WEST--SELFISH ADVISERS--MISS LIND’S GENEROUS IMPULSES--HER SIMPLE AND CHILDLIKE CHARACTER--CONFESSIONS OF A MANAGER--PRIVATE REPUTATION AND PUBLIC RENOWN--CHARACTER AS A STOCK IN TRADE--LE GRAND SMITH--MR.