1870
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
1872
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From this reading 1872.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading CHICAGO: ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING CO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
BLACKMER
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
CELLARnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading CHICAGO: ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING CO.
CHICKENnounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
LYONnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading CHICAGO: ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING CO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading CHICAGO: ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING CO.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS_.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE ROUND TABLE STORIES,” “THE CHICKEN LITTLE STORIES,” “STORIES TOLD ON A CELLAR DOOR,” ETC.
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 Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY ADAMS, BLACKMER, & LYON PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
