1882
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From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
CANDIDATEnounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
remove the dust from
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
assemble or get together
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
coins made of gold
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
and nothing more
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
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 In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
as might be expected
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
PainenounUS /peɪn/
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
go across or through
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
revisitedverbUS /riˈvɪzətɪd/
past form of “revisit” — visit again
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
express in words
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
STENDHALnounUS /ˈstendɑːl/
French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
arousing affect
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
TwainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading They are just, they are reasonable, but they are essentially not happy," STENDHAL: _On Love in the United States_.
not known
From this reading He had intended to travel under an assumed name, to pass unknown among those familiar scenes, but the pilot of the steamer _Gold Dust_ recognized him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CANDIDATE FOR LIFE "One is inclined to say that the source of sensibility is dried up in this people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was, naturally, a profound and touching experience, and years later he told Mr. Paine what his thoughts and memories had been.
which person or people
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
a late time of life
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In 1882, Mark Twain, who had been living for so many years in the East, revisited the great river of his childhood and youth in order to gather material for his book, "Life on the Mississippi."
