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Chapter III · Chapter 3

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[This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.
I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.
Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.
They can't possibly understand it all now.]
My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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[This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.
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I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.
/aɪ wʊd səˈdʒest tuː jʌŋ ˈpɜːrsənz ðæt ðeɪ ʃʊd pæs ˈoʊvər ɪt fɔːr ðə ˈprezənt ənd red ˌɪnˈsted ʌv ɪt ðæt ˈstɔːri əˈbaʊt ðə jʌŋ mæn huː wɑːz ɪn lʌv wɪð ðə jʌŋ ˈleɪdi ənd ɪn ɡreɪt ˈtrʌbəl fɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk naɪn ˈpeɪdʒəz bʌt ˈhæpəli ˈmerid ɑːn ðə tenθ peɪdʒ ɔːr ˌðerəˈbaʊts wɪtʃ aɪ teɪk ɪt fɔːr ˈɡræntəd wɪl biː kənˈteɪnd ɪn ðə ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl wer ðɪs ɪz faʊnd ənˈles ɪt ˈdɪfər frʌm ɔːl ˈʌðər ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz ʌv ðə kaɪnd/
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Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.
/pərˈhæps ɪf sʌtʃ jʌŋ ˈpiːpəl wɪl leɪ ðə ˈnʌmbər əˈsaɪd ənd teɪk ɪt ʌp ten jɪrz ɔːr ə ˈlɪtəl mɔːr frʌm ðə ˈprezənt taɪm ðeɪ meɪ faɪnd ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ɪt fɔːr ðer ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
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They can't possibly understand it all now.]
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My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.
/maɪ frend ðə prəˈfesər bɪˈɡæn ˈtɔːkɪŋ wɪð miː wʌn deɪ ɪn ə ˈdrɪri sɔːrt ʌv weɪ/

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annexed verb US /ˈænekst/

past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading “[This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.”

differ verb US /ˈdɪfər/

be different

From this reading “I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.”

noteworthy adjective US /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/

worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual

From this reading “[This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.”

periodical noun US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading “I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.”

principally adverb US /ˈprɪnsɪpli/

for the most part

From this reading “[This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.”

publications noun US /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading “I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.”

tenth noun US /tenθ/

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading “I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.”

thereabouts adverb US /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/

near that time or date

From this reading “I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/

past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/

on or to one side

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

can't

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From this reading They can't possibly understand it all now.]

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/

be different

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/

in a joyous manner

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

intercalated

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From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

layverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

ninenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/

worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They can't possibly understand it all now.]

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading They can't possibly understand it all now.]

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/

for the most part

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

tenthnounUS /tenθ/

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/

near that time or date

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading They can't possibly understand it all now.]

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My friend, the Professor, began talking with me one day in a dreary sort of way.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading [This particular record is noteworthy principally for containing a paper by my friend, the Professor, with a poem or two annexed or intercalated.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Perhaps, if such young people will lay the number aside, and take it up ten years, or a little more, from the present time, they may find something in it for their advantage.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I would suggest to young persons that they should pass over it for the present, and read, instead of it, that story about the young man who was in love with the young lady, and in great trouble for something like nine pages, but happily married on the tenth page or thereabouts, which, I take it for granted, will be contained in the periodical where this is found, unless it differ from all other publications of the kind.

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