1812
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From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
1911
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From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
brought into existence
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
Carleton
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From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
emigrateverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪt/
leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It isn't; it's a plain statement of fact.
a social unit living together
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
Geo
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From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
great-grandfather
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From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
isn't
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From this reading It isn't; it's a plain statement of fact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It isn't; it's a plain statement of fact.
it's
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From this reading It isn't; it's a plain statement of fact.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That sounds like a riddle or a paradox.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As a matter of convenience let me call myself Carleton.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That sounds like a riddle or a paradox.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading That sounds like a riddle or a paradox.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It isn't; it's a plain statement of fact.
Presswork
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From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading That sounds like a riddle or a paradox.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Published January 28, 1911; second printing January _Presswork by Geo.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading That sounds like a riddle or a paradox.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It isn't; it's a plain statement of fact.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That sounds like a riddle or a paradox.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading H. Ellis Co., Boston, U.S.A._ My great-grandfather was killed in the Revolution; my grandfather fought in the War of 1812; my father sacrificed his health in the Civil War; but I, though born in New England, am the first of my family to emigrate to this country--the United States of America.
