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From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
1855
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From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
1872
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From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
1873
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From this reading In the fall of 1873 young Dazey matriculated in the Arts College of the University.
1875
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From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
1877
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From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
anew
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
AgriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading In the fall of 1873 young Dazey matriculated in the Arts College of the University.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
brought into existence
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
BourbonnounUS /ˈbɜːrbən/
a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
DAZEY
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From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
to come or go into
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the fall of 1873 young Dazey matriculated in the Arts College of the University.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
yet to be or coming
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
grandparentsnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
Ill-health
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From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
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 He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
KentuckiansnounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiənz/
plural of “kentuckian” — a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
a boy or man
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
LimanounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
matriculatedverbUS /məˈtrɪkjəleɪtəd/
past form of “matriculate” — enroll as a student
From this reading In the fall of 1873 young Dazey matriculated in the Arts College of the University.
MechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
Periclean
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From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
a male human offspring
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ill-health caused him to miss the following year, but he returned in 1875 and remained a student in the University until the summer of 1877.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARLES T. DAZEY Charles Turner Dazey, author of _In Old Kentucky_, was born at Lima, Illinois, August 13, 1855, the son and grandson of Kentuckians.
at the time that
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
in or at the place that
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was a member of the old Periclean Society, the society of James Lane Allen and John Fox, Jr., while at the University.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When a lad the future dramatist was brought to Kentucky for a visit at the home of his grandparents in Bourbon county, whom he was to visit again before returning to Kentucky, in 1872, to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University, where he studied for a year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the fall of 1873 young Dazey matriculated in the Arts College of the University.
