American
/əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adjective C2- Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture. · He married an American woman in order to get an American passport.· Thanksgiving is an American tradition.
- Of, from, or pertaining to the Americas. · This is pure American powder from the foothills of Colombia.
- Of, from, or pertaining to British North America.
- Able to be exercised on any date between its issue and expiry; contrasted with European.
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“American, as you perceive,” he remarked, pointing to the toes.
“I’ve heard of you,” said he in a voice which was not quite English and not quite American, but was altogether mellow and pleasing.
The valise was London made, and the contents were British; but the man himself was undoubtedly an American.”
What possible connection could she have with an American assassin which would cause her to shelter him?”
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