1851
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
98
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From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON CITY.
ABOVEprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ONE DOOR ABOVE THIRD.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading BY AN AMERICAN LADY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BY AN AMERICAN LADY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY AN AMERICAN LADY.
CARVALLO
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From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
CHESNUT
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From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
CHILInounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON CITY.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ONE DOOR ABOVE THIRD.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ESTEEMnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
GENEVRA
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From this reading GENEVRA; OR, THE HISTORY OF A PORTRAIT.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading GENEVRA; OR, THE HISTORY OF A PORTRAIT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading BY AN AMERICAN LADY.
MARIE
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From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
MINISTERESS
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From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
not any; not one
From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON CITY.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GENEVRA; OR, THE HISTORY OF A PORTRAIT.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
PETERSON
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From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
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 Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading GENEVRA; OR, THE HISTORY OF A PORTRAIT.
RESIDENTadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading A RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON CITY.
RESPECTFULLYadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
SINCEREadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Philadelphia: T. B. PETERSON, No. 98 CHESNUT STREET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading ONE DOOR ABOVE THIRD.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
TOKENnounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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 A RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON CITY.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading TO MARIE DE CARVALLO, MINISTERESS FROM CHILI; AS A SLIGHT BUT SINCERE TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by T. B. PETERSON, In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
