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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 A. M. WARD, Attorney at Law.
ACTORSnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A. M. WARD, Attorney at Law.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A. M. WARD, Attorney at Law.
BEGINNERSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THOS.
CONTAININGverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
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DESIROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
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DialoguesnounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡz/
plural of “dialogue” — a conversation between two persons
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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EntertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments.
FestivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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How
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InstructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
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JANESVILLE
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the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A. M. WARD, Attorney at Law.
gain knowledge or skills
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LEONARDnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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be successful; achieve a goal
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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ParlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments.
PRINTERSnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading JANESVILLE, WIS.: VEEDER & LEONARD, PRINTERS, 1874.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments.
PUPPETSnounUS /ˈpʌpəts/
plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
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SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
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first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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THOS
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From this reading BY THOS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the act of using
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VEEDER
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From this reading JANESVILLE, WIS.: VEEDER & LEONARD, PRINTERS, 1874.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
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WISnounUS /wɪs/
plural of “wi” — a midwestern state in north central United States
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in the company of; together with
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made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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