1852
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From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
matters of personal concern
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading THE FOURTH FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
breedersnounUS /ˈbriːdərz/
plural of “breeder” — a person who breeds animals
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
cognomens
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From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
a state at a particular time
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
Crossbredadjective
bred from parents of different varieties or species
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
denominatedverbUS /dɪˈnɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE FOURTH FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
FOWL-SHOW
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From this reading THE FOURTH FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
fowls
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From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
usually; as a rule
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOURTH FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
misnounUS /mɪs/
plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
something you have to do
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
and nothing more
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
ornithologicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːrnɪθəˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to ornithology
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
poulterers
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From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
not in physical motion
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOURTH FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
arousing affect
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
not known
From this reading Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
(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 Crossbred fowls have been called by original cognomens, unknown to practical breeders; and a host of birds well known to the Committee, as well as to poulterers generally, have been denominated by any other than their _real_ and universally conceded ornithological titles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This show (in September, 1852) was the fifth exhibition held in Boston, but the _fourth_ only of the Society with the long name.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Report commences with a congratulation (as usual) that the association still lives, and has a being; and, after alluding to the general state of the affairs of the concern,--without touching upon its financial condition,--it thus proceeds:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your Committee would call your attention to the fact that among the numerous fowls exhibited this season,--as upon former occasions,--a very unnecessary practice seems to have obtained, in the mis-_naming_ of varieties.
