1869
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From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
30
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From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
AttachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
BanknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
CandidacynounUS /ˈkændɪdəsi/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
CountynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
DronenounUS /droʊn/
stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
EntanglementnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
ExtraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
fittinglyadverbUS /ˈfɪtɪŋli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
Fore-ordained
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From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
Hants
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From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
Hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
KnightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
L'Envoi
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From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
MariposanounUS /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/
any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
MinistrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
Missinaba
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From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
MysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
Pepperleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
Pupkin
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From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
Pythiasnoun
friend of Damon
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
SpeculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
Swanmoor
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From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am not aware that there was any particular conjunction of the planets at the time, but should think it extremely likely.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
TrainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
VnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading By this means some of the blame for what he has done is very properly shifted to the extenuating circumstances of his life.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was born at Swanmoor, Hants, England, on December 30, 1869.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
WhirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Train to Mariposa I know no way in which a writer may more fittingly introduce his work to the public than by giving a brief account of who and what he is.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
Zena
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From this reading I The Hostelry of Mr. Smith II The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe III The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias IV The Ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Drone V The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa VI The Beacon on the Hill VII The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr. Pupkin VIII The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin IX The Mariposa Bank Mystery X The Great Election in Missinaba County XI The Candidacy of Mr. Smith XII L'Envoi.
