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From this reading “February 13, 1905.
1905
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From this reading “February 13, 1905.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am, Sir, “Yours faithfully, “CHARLES VENTNOR.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
CertainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “I am, Sir, “Yours faithfully, “CHARLES VENTNOR.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
CoyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading “I am, Sir, “Yours faithfully, “CHARLES VENTNOR.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading “February 13, 1905.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
NavigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
Pillin's
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From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
shareholdersnounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldərz/
plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “SIR,--Certain facts having come to my knowledge, I deem it my duty to call a special meeting of the shareholders of 'The Island Navigation Coy.,' to consider circumstances in connection with the purchase of Mr. Joseph Pillin's fleet.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
VENTNOR
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From this reading “I am, Sir, “Yours faithfully, “CHARLES VENTNOR.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading When she had gone he took up the other letter--some lawyer's writing, and opening it with the usual difficulty, read:
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I give you notice that at this meeting your conduct will be called in question.
YourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “I am, Sir, “Yours faithfully, “CHARLES VENTNOR.
