Chapter I

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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading WITH COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

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From this reading M DCCC LXX.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

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From this reading Hiz Sayings.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading WITH COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven

From this reading M DCCC LXX.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M DCCC LXX.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a terrorist group of Protestants who oppose any political settlement with Irish nationalists; a paramilitary group that attacks Catholic interests in Northern Ireland

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Hiz Sayings.

a male human offspring

From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a quantity of money

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

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 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.

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 Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by G. W. CARLETON, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York (A man ov menny virtues, and sum vices) this book iz completely dedikated--and may he hav the strength tew stand it.