Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

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

From this reading CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

exhale hard

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

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From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

an expression of sympathy with another's grief

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

a female human offspring

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

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From this reading DR.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a social unit living together

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

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From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

set down according to a plan

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

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From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

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

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

skillful after much practice

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

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

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

free from harm or evil

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the rays of the sun

From this reading CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

male cat

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

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

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PARTINGTON”--CITIZENS’ MEETING IN BRIDGEPORT--RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND CONDOLENCE--MY LETTER ON THE SITUATION--TENDER OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS--MAGNITUDE OF THE DECEPTION PRACTISED UPON ME--PROPOSITION OF COMPROMISE WITH MY CREDITORS--A TRAP LAID FOR ME IN PHILADELPHIA--THE SILVER LINING TO THE CLOUD--THE BLOW A BENEFIT TO MY FAMILY--THE REV.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading E. H. CHAPIN--MY DAUGHTER HELEN--A LETTER WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS--OUR NEW HOME IN NEW YORK.

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 FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE--MONEY OFFERS REFUSED--BENEFITS DECLINED--MAGNIFICENT OFFER OF PROMINENT NEW YORK CITIZENS--WILLIAM E. BURTON--LAURA KEENE--WILLIAM NIBLO--GENERAL TOM THUMB--EDITORIAL SYMPATHY--“A WORD FOR BARNUM” IN BOSTON--LETTER FROM “MRS.