1866
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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
Dodd
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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
a young female
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
GRAVESnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
GypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
only a very short time before
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
full of life and energy
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
MeadnounUS /miːd/
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
a human being
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
be seated
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
not in physical motion
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She does not sit still long enough to be "taken."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
to-day
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From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
Tom-boy
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From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
precisely as stated
From this reading I see a lively girl in pretty short dresses and very long stockings,--quite a Tom-boy, if I remember rightly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
at the time that
From this reading I was hardly more than a girl myself, when I recorded the history of this young person; and I find it hard, at this distance, to photograph her as she looks, or ought to look to-day.
produce a literary work
From this reading Having been asked to write a preface to the new edition of the Gypsy books, I am not a little perplexed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by GRAVES & YOUNG, in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of Massachusetts PREFACE.
