Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

later than; following

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

assimilation into American culture

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

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

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

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From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

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From this reading JIM DEMING OF ERIE, PAY.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

-ing form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

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From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York

From this reading JIM DEMING OF ERIE, PAY.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

a social unit living together

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

a person of German nationality

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

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From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

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

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

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

From this reading JIM DEMING OF ERIE, PAY.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

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

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

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

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

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

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

as might be expected

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIM DEMING OF ERIE, PAY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

and nothing more

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading JIM DEMING OF ERIE, PAY.

by chance

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

an assumption that is taken for granted

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

a person who represents others

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

absolutely still

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

caught or fixed

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

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

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Americanization of the Bucher home Kirtley naturally thought beyond all attempts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

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

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Could Villa Elsa have been transferred to the United States, such a viewpoint might perhaps have been altered after a time.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But this representative boorish German family, stuck here on the rainy banks of the mid-continent Elbe and so rooted and clamorous in the presumption that they and their kind were eclipsing the earth--how impossible of any conversion?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Its detestation of the low-born Yankee, with only his sorry millions, seemed too deeply planted there, especially in the brain and bosom of the Frau.