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The Riverdale Books. ROBINSON CRUSOE, JR. A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS. AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c. BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading “AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.”
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From this reading “The Riverdale Books.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.”
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading The Riverdale Books.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading ROBINSON CRUSOE, JR.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading ROBINSON CRUSOE, JR.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
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From this reading The Riverdale Books.
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From this reading ROBINSON CRUSOE, JR.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading A STORY FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Riverdale Books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE BOAT CLUB,” “ALL ABOARD,” “NOW OR NEVER,” “TRY AGAIN,” “POOR AND PROUD,” “LITTLE BY LITTLE,” &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOSTON: LEE AND SHEPARD, (SUCCESSORS TO PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO.) Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by WILLIAM T. ADAMS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
