1925
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1926
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1927
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1928
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1930
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1933
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1935
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1938
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From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Made in U.S.A.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading “Yes, Uncle Cliff.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
HoneynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading “Tired, Honey?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in U.S.A.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in U.S.A.
march in a procession
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Ashe asked, laying down his paper.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Made in U.S.A.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Tired, Honey?”
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-fifthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-firstadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɜːrst/
coming next after the twentieth in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-fourthadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-secondadjective
coming next after the twenty-first in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-Seventhadjective
coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-sixthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fifth in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
Twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Made in U.S.A.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Yes, Uncle Cliff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Twentieth Impression, November, 1925 Twenty-first Impression, September, 1926 Twenty-second Impression, October, 1927 Twenty-third Impression, June, 1928 Twenty-fourth Impression, March, 1930 Twenty-fifth Impression, August, 1933 Twenty-sixth Impression, December, 1935 Twenty-Seventh Impression, March, 1938 Blue Bonnet came up the steps of the long, low ranch house, and threw herself listlessly back in one of the deep veranda chairs.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, Uncle Cliff.
