1901
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From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
25
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From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
the state of being absent
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
Annandale
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From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
dearly loved
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
executornounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətər/
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
Glenarm
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From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
Heloisenoun
student and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164)
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
and nothing more
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
Larry
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From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
the act of departing
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
on one occasion
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
and nothing more
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
PICKERING
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From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
postmarkedverbUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrkt/
past form of “postmark” — stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
SERVESnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
term of address for a man
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICKERING SERVES NOTICE The next morning Bates placed a letter postmarked Cincinnati at my plate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I opened and read it aloud to Larry: On Board the Heloise December 25, 1901.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
unequivocaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
vacateverbUS /ˈveɪkeɪt/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading I, as executor, therefore demand that you at once vacate said property, leaving it in as good condition as when received by you.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
violatesverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪts/
third-person singular of “violate” — fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
Wabana
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From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
at the time that
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading John Glenarm, Esq., Glenarm House, Annandale, Wabana Co., Indiana: DEAR SIR—I have just learned from what I believe to be a trustworthy source that you have already violated the terms of the agreement under which you entered into residence on the property near Annandale, known as Glenarm House.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The provisions of the will of John Marshall Glenarm are plain and unequivocal, as you undoubtedly understood when you accepted them, and your absence, not only from the estate itself, but from Wabana County, violates beyond question your right to inherit.
