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From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Please consult the note at the end of this text for a discussion of any textual issues encountered in its preparation.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
ALGERnounUS /ˈældʒər/
United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
fearless and daring
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
CoatesverbUS /ˈkoʊˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
com
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From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
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someone who is a detective
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
etc
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From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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googlenounUS /ˈɡuːɡəl/
a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
headingsnounUS /ˈhedɪŋz/
plural of “heading” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
HORATIO
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From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
https
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From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
idnounUS /ɪd/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
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italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
ornateadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈneɪt/
marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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PluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
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RaggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
TatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
textualadjectiveUS /ˈtekstʃuːəl/
of or relating to or based on a text
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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tildenounUS /ˈtɪldə/
a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization
From this reading In the advertising at the end of the text, several ornate headings are enclosed by tilde characters (example: ~The “Bells” Series.~).
male cat
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR. Author of “The Ragged Dick Series,” “Tattered Tom Series,” “Luck and Pluck Series,” “Pacific Series,” etc., etc. Philadelphia Porter & Coates
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
XgpAAAAYAAJ
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From this reading See https://books.google.com/books?id=5XgpAAAAYAAJ Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
