1859
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
Carlton
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight Illustrations.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
FULLERnounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
gallops
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From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Eight Illustrations.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
LaunchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
MARGARET
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From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
New-York
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
NORMANnounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
a course of conduct
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
steam-engine
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From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “Much is my life enriched by the images of the great Niagara, of the vast lakes, and of the heavenly sweetness of the prairie scenes.”—MARGARET FULLER.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “The black steam-engine! steed of iron power; The wondrous steed of the Arabian tale, Launched on its course by pressure of a touch; Ha! ha! it shouts, as on It gallops, dragging in its tireless path, Its load of fire.”
Woodlawn
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From this reading WHAT NORMAN SAW IN THE WEST. by the Author of “Four Days in July,” and “A Winter at Woodlawn.”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by Carlton & Porter, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York.
