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From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
1871
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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
BOAT-CLUB
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
CATASTROPHESnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfiz/
plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
DEBITnounUS /ˈdebɪt/
an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
ELECTROTYPED
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From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ETC
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FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
FOUNDRYnounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
FOURTEENnounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading WITH FOURTEEN ILLUSTRATIONS.
ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading WITH FOURTEEN ILLUSTRATIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
LAKE-SHORE
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a narrow way or road
From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ONWARDadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
the season of growth
From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
STARRYadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
STEREOTYPEnounUS /ˈsteriətaɪp/
a conventional or formulaic conception or image
From this reading ELECTROTYPED AT THE BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, 10 Spring Lane.
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 AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
UPWARDadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading _THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES._ DESK AND DEBIT; OR, THE CATASTROPHES OF A CLERK.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
WILLIAM
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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH FOURTEEN ILLUSTRATIONS.
WOODVILLE
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, By WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD," "THE ARMY AND NAVY STORIES," "THE WOODVILLE STORIES," "THE BOAT-CLUB STORIES," "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES," "THE LAKE-SHORE SERIES," ETC.