1586
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From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
1886
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From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
1887
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From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
(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 IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
AMELIE
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From this reading AMELIE RIVES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
Crumpetnoun
a thick soft cake with a porous texture; cooked on a griddle
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
DragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
FarriernounUS /ˈferiər/
a person who shoes horses
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
inditedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtɪd/
past form of “indite” — produce a literary work
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
LassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
immediately past
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
Lippincott's
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From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
march in a procession
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
Pebworth
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From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
PipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
RIVESverbUS /raɪvz/
third-person singular of “rive” — tear or be torn violently
From this reading AMELIE RIVES.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
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 OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
plural of “tale” — 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 OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading OF the tales published in this volume, "A Brother to Dragons" appeared in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1886; "The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth" in _Lippincott's Magazine_ for July, 1887; and "Nurse Crumpet tells the Story" in _Harper's Magazine_ for September, 1887.
which person or people
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will first be at the pains of stating that had it not been for Marian I had never indited these or any other papers, true or false.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading IN the year of grace, 1586, on the last day of the month of May, to all who may chance to read this narrative, these:
