Noun
Definition: a person who does not like other people
I found this word on the 3rd page of “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter.”
That was the first time I’ve heard of the word “misanthrope.” I now know what it means.
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misanthrope
Part of speech: Adjective
Definition: very strange or unusual
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%20surreal
Meaning : I saw this when I was reading the article Tunnel Rats of Atlantic Av in the lines I got tunnel fever when I was walking to a market in Brooklyn Heights and came upon the surreal sight of ordinary folks crawling into a manhole, some of them wearing their nice clothes.
Now that I know what surreal means I think that it meant it was a very strange to the author seeing people going the manhole.
Adjective
Definition: very bright and attractive
I found this word in the beginning paragraph of “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter.”
I knew the author of this article was complementing New York’s parks in that sentence, but I didn’t know exactly what he meant. Now I do.
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resplendent?show=0&t=1387342259
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to move with or as if with long steps
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striding?show=0&t=1387342248
Meaning : This word was encountered when i read the story about the man about his experience walking from the airport in New York City. In the lines On that note, still striding briskly, he walked down into Manhattan and across Little Italy.
Now that i know what stride means it means that he was taking long steps while he was walking.
Verb
Definition: to name (things) one after another in a list
I found this word in the first paragraph of “Who Knows Brooklyn?”
I had an idea of what the author meant by enumerate, but I wasn’t exactly sure, so I looked it up.
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enumerate
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: a divine imparting of knowledge or power
Source:http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afflatus?show=0&t=1387341797
Meaning: I read this word in “A Literary Visitor Strolls in From the Airport” in the lines:
“The afflatus of the city’s bowels — now we’re getting into the real body of the city.”
I think it means that New York city provides an feeling of inspiration because this relates to the context where the whole message of the article shows the glory of New York City.
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Floor of a fireplace
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearth
Encountered: In the article “Who Knows Brooklyn?” by Ben McGrath. “Better in a hearth than upon a coffee table or bookshelf.”
Understanding: I understand that he did not like the book very much
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenure?show=0&t=1387340563
Encountered: In the article “Who Knows Brooklyn?” by Ben McGrath. “…and then he recalled his tenure at Borough Hall, during which he compiled a list of fifty-six recommended resources…”
Understanding: I understand now what he was referring to
Part of Speech: Adj.
Definition: Very bright and attractive
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resplendent?show=0&t=1387341001
Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Dense urban jungles and resplendent verdant parks.
Understanding: It helps me understand what he is describing and puts a better picture in my head.
Part of Speech: Adj
Definition: Green with growing plants
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verdant
Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Dense urban jungles and resplendent verdant parks.
Understanding: It helps me understand what he is describing and puts a better picture in my head.
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