1122
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From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
1867
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
599
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From this reading NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
how long something has existed
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Best Inheritance.
BROADWAYnounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
CHESTNUTadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
carefully weighed
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a young female
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
ten 10s
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
InheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading The Best Inheritance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
NELLY
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From this reading NELLY; THE BEST INHERITANCE.
Nelly's
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From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
not any; not one
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
by chance
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
on the contrary
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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 This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
SUNDAY-SCHOOL
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
tattingnoun
needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Best Inheritance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Nelly's earnings may possibly be considered rather large for a girl of her age; but a lady of much experience, to whom I referred the matter, assures me that they are not exaggerated, and that a perfectly trustworthy clerk is worth almost any price to his or her employers.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a late time of life
From this reading A woman mostly confined to the bed and sofa earned, in three years, nearly seven hundred dollars by doing the finer and more elaborate kinds of tatting.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
