1
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From this reading FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1921.
1921
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From this reading FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1921.
8
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From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
FRIDAYnounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1921.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
Jennie's
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From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1921.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
re-read
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From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
Summerlin
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From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
carry out
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It contained news that I read and re-read before my numbed brain could take it,--the announcement of Aunt Jennie’s[8] death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mexico._ In the morning I delivered my letter of introduction from Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Summerlin.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the afternoon I was asked to go and see him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He at once handed me a cable which had arrived the day before, and addressed to me under his care.
