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From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

(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 Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

past form of “amass” — collect or gather

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals

From this reading A. A. HAYES, State Assayer."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

for the reason that

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

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plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading A. A. HAYES, State Assayer."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

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apprehended with certainty

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

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thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

disregarded

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

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

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

To recall to mind.

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

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From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

make square

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A. A. HAYES, State Assayer."

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

of or relating to or involving or used in surgery

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carry out

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

possessive form of “townsend” — United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading S. P. Townsend, as is well known, amassed a fortune, at one time, on the profits of the "sarsaparilla," put up, as the reader may remember, in huge, square, black bottles.

a short light gust of air

From this reading Stopping to take a whiff at his neglected pipe, he resumed:-- "Saxferilla is all a humbug!"

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four

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a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading 237, says, "Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Albany, N. Y., in nearly black bottles," is "composed of molasses, extract of roots _or_ barks (sassafras bark is better than essence, because of body and color), and _probably_ senna and sarsaparilla.