116
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From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
154
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From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
186
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From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
1903
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204
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36
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From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
68
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From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
94
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From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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in spite of the fact that
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press Love Letters of a Musician Later Love Letters of a Musician The Spinster Book Lavender and Old Lace Pickaback Songs The Shadow of Victory The Master’s Violin The Book of Clever Beasts “She made them gallop around an imaginary ring” _Frontispiece_
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press Love Letters of a Musician Later Love Letters of a Musician The Spinster Book Lavender and Old Lace Pickaback Songs The Shadow of Victory The Master’s Violin The Book of Clever Beasts “She made them gallop around an imaginary ring” _Frontispiece_
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading JOHN BURROUGHS: _Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers._ “Real and Sham Natural History,” _Atlantic Monthly_, March, 1903.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
BIBLIOGRAPHYnounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press Love Letters of a Musician Later Love Letters of a Musician The Spinster Book Lavender and Old Lace Pickaback Songs The Shadow of Victory The Master’s Violin The Book of Clever Beasts “She made them gallop around an imaginary ring” _Frontispiece_
Bound written or printed works.
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BURROUGHSnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading JOHN BURROUGHS: _Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers._ “Real and Sham Natural History,” _Atlantic Monthly_, March, 1903.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
taking care or paying attention
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showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
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closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
confidinglyadverb
with trust; in a trusting manner
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
Coquetting
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crotchnounUS /krɑːtʃ/
the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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opinion or judgment
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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Fur-Bearers
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From this reading JOHN BURROUGHS: _Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers._ “Real and Sham Natural History,” _Atlantic Monthly_, March, 1903.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
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gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press Love Letters of a Musician Later Love Letters of a Musician The Spinster Book Lavender and Old Lace Pickaback Songs The Shadow of Victory The Master’s Violin The Book of Clever Beasts “She made them gallop around an imaginary ring” _Frontispiece_
assemble or get together
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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
the aggregate of past events
From this reading JOHN BURROUGHS: _Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers._ “Real and Sham Natural History,” _Atlantic Monthly_, March, 1903.
Hoop-La
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From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
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improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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and nothing more
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
Knickerbocker
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LaceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
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lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press Love Letters of a Musician Later Love Letters of a Musician The Spinster Book Lavender and Old Lace Pickaback Songs The Shadow of Victory The Master’s Violin The Book of Clever Beasts “She made them gallop around an imaginary ring” _Frontispiece_
ledgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
the literary culture
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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produced by a manufacturing process
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engage in
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march in a procession
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Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
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the light of the Moon
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MusiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
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belonging to the person speaking
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in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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the act of making and recording a measurement
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
Pickabackadverb
on a railroad flatcar
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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established beyond doubt
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punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
Putnam's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
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not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
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sound loudly and sonorously
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rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
an educational institution
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
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ShamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
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plural of “son” — a male human offspring
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sootyadjectiveUS /ˈsuːti/
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
SpinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
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SquirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
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produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
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suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
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swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
precisely as stated
From this reading “There was something very human in the grateful 36 look he gave me just before closing his eyes” “Her little hand rested confidingly in his great 68 paw” “She arrived on the fair, open page of my 94 observation ledger, sooty, panting, but thoroughly happy”
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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ViolinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
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a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Put the crotch under his wing, and with this 116 improvised crutch, went back to the cabin” “Hoop-La sat beside me, with her hands on her 154 sides, rocking and swaying in a spasm of merriment” “In plain sight of the whole school, punished him 186 severely with a lady’s slipper”
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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a late time of life
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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