17
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
1872
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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
1881
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From this reading 1881.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, 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 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, 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 LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
BEGINNERSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
ELDREDGE
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
ETC
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From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
GRAMMARnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
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 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
MADISONnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
not any; not one
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
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 LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading FIRST LESSONS IN Natural Philosophy FOR BEGINNERS.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
an educational institution
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
SCHOOLSnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: ELDREDGE & BROTHER, No. 17 North Seventh Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading LATE PRINCIPAL OF MADISON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA; AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOOLS, ETC.
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 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by ELDREDGE & BROTHER, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
