19th
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
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Alleghanies
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in addition
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
AspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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brought into existence
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BRANDER
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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
BROWNELL
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a period of 100 years
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
dearly loved
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DevelopmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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Dramatists
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DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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yet to be or coming
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GatewaysnounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪz/
plural of “gateway” — an entrance that can be closed by a gate
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
InknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
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InquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
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INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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held up in the air
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
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LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
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loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
malignedverbUS /məˈlaɪnd/
past form of “malign” — speak unfavorably about
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
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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
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MATTHEWSnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
MolierenounUS /moʊˈljer/
French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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New-Yorker
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not any; not one
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
touching and supported by a surface
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OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
OutlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the local environment
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a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
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by chance
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
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a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
ROOSEVELTnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
cut with a saw
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
SCRIBNER
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From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
SCRIBNER'S
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From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
SMEDLEY
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From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
in or at or to some place
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
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stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Development of the Drama Inquiries and Opinions The American of the Future, and other Essays Gateways to Literature, and other Essays On Acting A Book About the Theater Essays on English Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color VIGNETTES OF MANHATTAN:
THEODORE
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From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Many Years, Recollections of a New Yorker Moliere, His Life and His Works French Dramatists of the 19th Century Pen and Ink, Essays on subjects of more or less Importance Aspects of Fiction, and other Essays The Historical Novel, and other Essays Parts of Speech, Essays on English
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Development of the Drama Inquiries and Opinions The American of the Future, and other Essays Gateways to Literature, and other Essays On Acting A Book About the Theater Essays on English Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color VIGNETTES OF MANHATTAN:
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He has no abiding concern for this maligned and misunderstood town of ours; he does not thrill with pride at the sight of its powerful and irregular profile as he comes back to it across the broad river; nor is his heart lifted up with joy at the sound of its increasing roar, so suggestive and so stimulating.
VignettesnounUS /vɪˈnjets/
plural of “vignette” — a brief literary description
From this reading The Development of the Drama Inquiries and Opinions The American of the Future, and other Essays Gateways to Literature, and other Essays On Acting A Book About the Theater Essays on English Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color VIGNETTES OF MANHATTAN:
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You know, also, that often the typical New-Yorker is not proud of the city of his choice, and not so loyal to it as we could wish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading These Many Years, Recollections of a New Yorker Moliere, His Life and His Works French Dramatists of the 19th Century Pen and Ink, Essays on subjects of more or less Importance Aspects of Fiction, and other Essays The Historical Novel, and other Essays Parts of Speech, Essays on English
a late time of life
From this reading These Many Years, Recollections of a New Yorker Moliere, His Life and His Works French Dramatists of the 19th Century Pen and Ink, Essays on subjects of more or less Importance Aspects of Fiction, and other Essays The Historical Novel, and other Essays Parts of Speech, Essays on English
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 OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
Yorker
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From this reading These Many Years, Recollections of a New Yorker Moliere, His Life and His Works French Dramatists of the 19th Century Pen and Ink, Essays on subjects of more or less Importance Aspects of Fiction, and other Essays The Historical Novel, and other Essays Parts of Speech, Essays on English
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OUTLINES IN LOCAL COLOR BRANDER MATTHEWS WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY W. C. BROWNELL ILLUSTRATED BY W. T. SMEDLEY NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS BRANDER MATTHEWS CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS THE SCRIBNER PRESS THEODORE ROOSEVELT _My dear Theodore,--You know--for we have talked it over often enough--that I do not hold you to be a typical New-Yorker, since you come of Dutch stock, and first saw the light here on Manhattan Island, whereas the typical New-Yorker is born of New England parents, perhaps somewhere west of the Alleghanies.
