28th
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From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
how long something has existed
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
(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 Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Joseph has not yet arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
divisible by two
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph has not yet arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph has not yet arrived.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
go away from a place
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
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 "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
MaintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joseph has not yet arrived.
a brief written record
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
any competition
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
carry out
From this reading _Saturday, October 28th._ The funeral services of Squire Lee are to take place on Monday afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it even in age, and at our dying day."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Allen is not at all sure that he did not immediately leave the country as they heard, for fear his father would refuse to pay the note he had forged under the false signature of agent of the firm.
but in spite of that
From this reading Joseph has not yet arrived.
