1868
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From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND.
a mountain or tall hill
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a youthful male person
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
CHARLIE
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From this reading CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
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a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
ELMnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading ELM ISLAND STORIES.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
ETC
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FARMERSnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
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GLADIATORSnounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtərz/
plural of “gladiator” — (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
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HARD-SCRABBLE
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ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ELM ISLAND STORIES.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
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MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
PINEnounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
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similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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SHEPARDnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
SHIP-BUILDERS
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SPARTACUS
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plural of “story” — 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 ELM ISLAND STORIES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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WAIFnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND.
WHISPERINGnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by LEE AND SHEPARD In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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