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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A high-toned morality pervades the whole.
AdvertisernounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzər/
someone whose business is advertising
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
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assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MARIA J. McINTOSH.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
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conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
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criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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greatly pleasing or entertaining
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DONALDSON
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From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
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the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
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EngravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
EVENINGSnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
at any time
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fail to do something; leave something undone
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something regarded with special favor or liking
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
only a very short time before
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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high-tonedadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading A high-toned morality pervades the whole.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Illustrated with Ten Steel Engravings, 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, $3; morocco, $4._ "The whole sparkle with strokes of pleasantry and lively criticism, and ever and anon reveal most delightful pictures of fireside groups.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading BY MARIA J. McINTOSH.
go away from a place
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lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
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full of life and energy
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
MARIAnounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading BY MARIA J. McINTOSH.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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McINTOSHnounUS /ˈmækəntɔːʃ/
early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce
From this reading BY MARIA J. McINTOSH.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
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moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
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moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading A high-toned morality pervades the whole.
morocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
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used to form the superlative
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
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pervadesverbUS /pərˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading A high-toned morality pervades the whole.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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pleasantrynounUS /ˈplezəntri/
an agreeable or amusing remark
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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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a person who enjoys reading
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revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
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plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
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relating to human society and its members
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sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
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an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
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strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I. EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR; OR, THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
vo
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From this reading _Illustrated with Ten Steel Engravings, 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, $3; morocco, $4._ "The whole sparkle with strokes of pleasantry and lively criticism, and ever and anon reveal most delightful pictures of fireside groups.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _Illustrated with Ten Steel Engravings, 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, $3; morocco, $4._ "The whole sparkle with strokes of pleasantry and lively criticism, and ever and anon reveal most delightful pictures of fireside groups.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Illustrated with Ten Steel Engravings, 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, $3; morocco, $4._ "The whole sparkle with strokes of pleasantry and lively criticism, and ever and anon reveal most delightful pictures of fireside groups.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading We feel sure that the book will be a general favorite."--_Commercial Advertiser._ "It is a book that parents may buy for their children, brothers for their sisters, or husbands for their wives, with the assurance that the book will not only give pleasure, but convey lessons of love and charity that can hardly fail to leave durable impressions of moral and social duty upon the mind and heart of the reader."--_Evening Mirror._
