1880
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From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
750
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From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
Crapo
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From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
depositorynounUS /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/
a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
GrowsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
JocoseadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɔːˈkoʊz/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
Ladd
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From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mr. Wilcox told the Frenchman that he must be identified before he could draw the money.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
payableadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪəbəl/
subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
ProphetessnounUS /ˈprɑːfətəs/
a woman prophet
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
To recall to mind.
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
in or at or to some place
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
express in words
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
Theodore
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From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
Tilton's
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From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
at the time that
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
Wilcox
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From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This will go to show you that people may forget their Bible lessons but they never fail to remember a joke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A Frenchman appeared at the depository at First and Stark Streets one day with a check for $750, payable to Jean Crapo.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading +Prophetess Grows Jocose.+ "I want to tell you a joke which I heard the other day that has come thundering down the ages of time and which is told about Theodore B. Wilcox when he was cashier of Ladd & Tilton's Bank, somewhere in the 1880's.
