Chapter VII

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From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

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From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

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From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

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From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

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From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading Sekretary Stantin and Gins.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

immediately past

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

in the recent past

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

express in words

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading Sekretary Stantin and Gins.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

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From this reading Sekretary Stantin and Gins.

United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

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From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Things have ben in a kind of a dubbel and twisted snarl here lately.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

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 _Matters get Confused--The "Kernel and the Major" Compelled to go to Fortress Monroe to Straighten Things Out--Mr. Lincoln Takes his Revolver--The Major Sticks to His Hickory--Arrival at Fort Monroe--They go on a "Tippergraphical Rekonnisanze"--A Night Alarm--Secretary Stanton Tries to get on the President's Pantaloons._ WASHINGTON, May 13th, 1862.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

in or at the place that

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, if I ain't eenamost tired out, I wouldn't say so.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

but in spite of that

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Wen I writ you last, I told you that Linkin wanted me to look into the financies and cifer where we was a comin to, but I ain't had time to do it yet.