1872
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From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN 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 “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ALLEN'SnounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading BY JOSIAH ALLEN’S WIFE.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
BEACONnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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BETSEY
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From this reading MY OPINIONS AND BETSEY BOBBET’S.
BOBBET'S
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From this reading MY OPINIONS AND BETSEY BOBBET’S.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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DESIGNEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
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past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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etc
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someone employed to conduct others
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
hain't
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haint
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state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
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INJURYnounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
JOSIAH
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From this reading BY JOSIAH ALLEN’S WIFE.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY OPINIONS AND BETSEY BOBBET’S.
ObviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading MY OPINIONS AND BETSEY BOBBET’S.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
printernounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
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PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
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the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
rotenounUS /roʊt/
memorization by repetition
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Samantha
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From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
SECTnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
spellingsnounUS /ˈspelɪŋz/
plural of “spelling” — forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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STERNERadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
thier
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
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untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
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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 “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
at the time that
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
which person or people
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading BY JOSIAH ALLEN’S WIFE.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading DESIGNED AS A BEACON LIGHT, TO GUIDE WOMEN TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT WHICH MAY BE READ BY MEMBERS OF THE STERNER SECT, WITHOUT INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR THE BOOK.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “_Who will read the Book, Samantha, when it is rote?_” Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
