141
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1886
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tregurtha is, as his name sufficiently indicates, a Cornishman.
Alex
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tregurtha and Roscoria are friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tregurtha and Roscoria are friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
the event consisting of the start of something
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
Cornishmannoun
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall
From this reading Tregurtha is, as his name sufficiently indicates, a Cornishman.
a female human offspring
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
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DigitaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪdʒətəl/
displaying numbers rather than scale positions
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the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
Falvey
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FavoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
fillernounUS /ˈfɪlər/
used for filling cracks or holes in a surface
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tregurtha and Roscoria are friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Golden's
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tregurtha is, as his name sufficiently indicates, a Cornishman.
httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Tregurtha is, as his name sufficiently indicates, a Cornishman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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a room where books are kept
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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Longman's
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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 Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
McVeigh
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From this reading McVeigh Miller.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
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MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading McVeigh Miller.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Tregurtha is, as his name sufficiently indicates, a Cornishman.
a brief written record
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
touching and supported by a surface
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originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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the local environment
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
PERCYnounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
Roscoria
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From this reading Tregurtha and Roscoria are friends.
ROSSnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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serializedverbUS /ˈsɪriːəlaɪzd/
past form of “serialize” — arrange serially
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
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 Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Tregurtha is, as his name sufficiently indicates, a Cornishman.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
from one end or side of something to the other
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Tregurtha
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From this reading Tregurtha and Roscoria are friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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Villanova
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Note: This story was originally serialized in two parts in _Longman's Magazine_ in 1886; it was later reprinted as filler material in the _Favorite Library_ edition of _Little Golden's Daughter_ by Mrs. Alex.
