1853
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From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATTIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
(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 He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
the act of discovering something
From this reading NATTIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
of great significance or value
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading NATTIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
matsura
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From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
NATTIE
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From this reading NATTIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
move stealthily
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
carry out
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the important and engrossing events of the past few days Nattie had not forgotten the sport promised for the seventh of the month.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was passionately fond of athletics, and he never let slip an opportunity to participate in all that came his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only the foreign residents were to take part, but the natives themselves promised a great _matsura_, or festival.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Extensive preparations had been made for the celebration of the treaty made by Commodore Perry in the year 1853.
