acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
(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 Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
for the reason that
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
Crane'snounUS /kreɪnz/
possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
the act of departing
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
fixin
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From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
furbelows
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From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
galsnounUS /ɡælz/
plural of “gal” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
ten 10s
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
Julia
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From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
go away from a place
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
MIDDLETONnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
Middleton's
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From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
an educational institution
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
sheepskinnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
caught or fixed
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s school closed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
you've
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From this reading Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows you’ve bought or will want to buy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll leave you here the rest of the week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
