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From this reading I Wednesday, October, 17, 1900.
1900
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From this reading I Wednesday, October, 17, 1900.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
the state of being absent
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
brashadjectiveUS /bræʃ/
offensively bold
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
curnounUS /kɜːr/
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
divisible by two
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
a social unit living together
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Wednesday, October, 17, 1900.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
Judy
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From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
murderingverbUS /ˈmɜːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
not any; not one
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading I Wednesday, October, 17, 1900.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
Quilters
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From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
rôle
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From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
scorning
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From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
senilitynounUS /səˈnɪləti/
mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
hard to endure
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
the act of using
From this reading No use of my trying it; no use of my loyalty to the family being stronger than the absence of footprints in the snow.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Scorning even Grandfather; or, if not quite as brash as that, accusing him of senility for using that brave old mind of his to reach for the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading I Wednesday, October, 17, 1900.
at the time that
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
Wise-guy
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From this reading I wrote, then, in the rôle of Mr. Wise-guy, scorning you and the rest of the family for not serenely knowing that one of the Quilters was a murdering cur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Judy: When I wrote to you, day before yesterday, I thought that I was through with this letter writing.
