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From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
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From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
CarnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
MONROEnounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
Saranac
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From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Heaven help the man—may I add the woman—that sets foot in one!
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading My wife is far from well; I myself dread worse than almost any other imaginable peril, that miraculous and really insane invention the American Railroad Car.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was much my desire to get to Chicago: had I done—or if I yet do—so, I shall hope to see the original of my photograph, which is one of my show possessions; but the fates are rather contrary.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
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 TO MISS MONROE _Saranac Lake_, _New York_ [_December_ 19, 1887].
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR MISS MONROE,—Many thanks for your letter and your good wishes.
