used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
a youthful male person
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
BUTTONEDadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading HERTEL, JENKINS & CO.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
GARFIELDnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading —JAMES A. GARFIELD.
GOSPELnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
HERTEL
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading —JAMES A. GARFIELD.
JENKINS
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
come together
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
PERILSnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
POSSIBILITIESnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
PROFOUNDER
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From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
RAGGEDadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
REVERENCEverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
SALUTEverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
SERMONSnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
SHABBYadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I FEEL A PROFOUNDER REVERENCE FOR A BOY THAN A MAN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
WALKERnounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE AND OTHER SERMONS,” “LIFE OF CHARLES T. WALKER, D. D.,” “NATIONAL PERILS,” ETC.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I NEVER MEET A RAGGED BOY ON THE STREET WITHOUT FEELING THAT I OWE HIM A SALUTE, FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT POSSIBILITIES MAY BE BUTTONED UP UNDER HIS SHABBY COAT.
