135
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
152
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161
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172
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184
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tamawaca exists, and is as beautiful as I have described it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Tamawaca exists, and is as beautiful as I have described it.
for the reason that
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
broadestadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdɪst/
superlative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But desist, I entreat you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The middle West has no spot that can compete with it in loveliness. TAMAWACA FOLKS
compositesnounUS /kəmˈpɑːzəts/
plural of “composite” — a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
gotten under control
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Tamawaca exists, and is as beautiful as I have described it.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading But desist, I entreat you.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading But desist, I entreat you.
divisible by two
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Tamawaca exists, and is as beautiful as I have described it.
EXPLANATIVE
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
your parents
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
goodfellowship
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From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
Herringford's
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tamawaca exists, and is as beautiful as I have described it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
Jim
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading The middle West has no spot that can compete with it in loveliness. TAMAWACA FOLKS
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
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 Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
and nothing more
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The middle West has no spot that can compete with it in loveliness. TAMAWACA FOLKS
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
not any; not one
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
not one, and not any
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
not divisible by two
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
on one occasion
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
prototypesnounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪps/
plural of “prototype” — a standard or typical example
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
ReconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
Rough-housing
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The middle West has no spot that can compete with it in loveliness. TAMAWACA FOLKS
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
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 I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
Tamawaca
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From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The temptation, I admit, is natural, because the people portrayed are all human and even their composites have prototypes in nearly every locality.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
variantnounUS /ˈveriənt/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I chose it as the scene of my story because I once passed an entire summer there and was fascinated by its incomparable charm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The middle West has no spot that can compete with it in loveliness. TAMAWACA FOLKS
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He has met odd and entertaining people in all quarters of the world and has brought them together in "Tamawaca Folks" merely that he might weave them into his little romance, and with no thought of being in any way personal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The author begs to state that whatever is contained in this modest volume has been written in a spirit of the broadest goodfellowship, and with malice toward none.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading X Jim Gets a Raise 135 XI Rough-housing 152 XII Mrs. Herringford's Party 161 XIII Reconciliation 172 XIV Of Course 184 Tamawaca Folks EXPLANATIVE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Therefore, since these are many and variant types and can have no individuality for that reason, the writer begs his reader not to attempt to fit any of the fictitious characters to living persons, lest your neighbor try to fit one of my masquerade costumes to you--which would be an impertinence I am sure you would not like.
