1872
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From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
ACTORnounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading AN ACTOR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACTOR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I feared that I would be a total failure, and wrote Buntline to that effect.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
Buntline
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From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I feared that I would be a total failure, and wrote Buntline to that effect.
an act that fails
From this reading I feared that I would be a total failure, and wrote Buntline to that effect.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I feared that I would be a total failure, and wrote Buntline to that effect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
the literary culture
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
engage in
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
Ned
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From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
There's
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From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading I feared that I would be a total failure, and wrote Buntline to that effect.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading During the summer and fall of 1872, I received numerous letters from Ned Buntline, urging me to come East and go upon the stage to represent my own character.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
at the time that
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At times I almost determined to make the venture; but the recollection of that night when I stood on the stage of the Bowery Theatre and was unable to utter a word above a whisper, would cause me to stop and think and become irresolute.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's money in it," he wrote, "and you will prove a big card, as your character is a novelty on the stage."
