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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
equally
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
CHILDHOODnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
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 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
dears
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From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
DEDICATORY
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading STORIES OF MANY LANDS.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading STORIES OF MANY LANDS.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
MERRIE
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORIES OF MANY LANDS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
PETSnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
printernounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
RECOLLECTIONSnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF MY PETS," "RECOLLECTIONS OF MY CHILDHOOD," "MERRIE ENGLAND," ETC.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
plural of “story” — 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 STORIES OF MANY LANDS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will see by these stories that the children of different countries are pretty much alike.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
produce a literary work
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts DEDICATORY.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I dedicate this book to you, my dearest dears, with more love than I have ink to write out, and more good wishes and fond hopes than any printer would care to print.
