102
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
133
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
149
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
151
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
155
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
161
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
163
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
164
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
167
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
172
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
174
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
193
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
196
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
199
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
209
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
212
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
216
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
219
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
226
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
227
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
231
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
24
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
241
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
242
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
248
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
257
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
259
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
262
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
267
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
269
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
271
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
278
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
282
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
290
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
293
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
303
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
311
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
312
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
316
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
323
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
326
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
338
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
342
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
346
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
354
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
356
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
38
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
43
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
50
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
53
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
60
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
62
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
70
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
73
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From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
80
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
85
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
86
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
94
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From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
A-curate
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
AgroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
Alban's
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
AnklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
react verbally
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
Babbage
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
DescentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
DosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
move gently or carefully
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
EconomynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
embalmedverbUS /emˈbɑːmd/
past form of “embalm” — preserve a dead body
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
ENGINEERnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
EtherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
accept an excuse for
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
FerociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
the act of departing
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
Humphrey
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
in motion
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
a form of address for a man
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
ObjectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
PartnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
PavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
PeeragenounUS /ˈpɪrədʒ/
the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
PerfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
PoeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
PolygamynounUS /pəˈlɪɡəmiː/
the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
PreferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
PronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
Quakerly
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
QuantumnounUS /ˈkwɑːntəm/
a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
QuerynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
QuidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
QuinnounUS /kwɪn/
one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
Quin's
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
Quo
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
RAILROADnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
Rake's
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From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
on the contrary
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
Ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
RebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
Reckonernoun
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
RefusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
express the need or desire for
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
SaucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
SoliloquynounUS /səˈlɪləkwi/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
St
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From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
Suff
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From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
TheftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Quick Lie, A, 346 Quid Pro Quo, 86, 216, 267, 269 Quiet Dose, A, 226 Quiet Theft, 151 Quin and Charles I., 316 Quin and the Parson, 227 Quin's Saying, 50 Quin's Soliloquy on Seeing the embalmed body of Duke Humphrey, at St. Alban's, 38
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Quantum Suff, 212 Quakerly Objection, A, 80 Queer Expression, A, 282 Queer Partners, 172 Query Answered, A, 62 Query for Mr. Babbage, A, 209 Question and Answer, 60 Question Answered, 312 Question for the Peerage, A, 167 Question of Descent, A, 354 Question of Time, 133
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Quite Aground, 199 Quite at Ease, 271 Quite Natural, 53 Quite Perfection, 24 Quite Poetical, 219 Quite Professional, 290 Quite True, 85 RAILROAD ENGINEER, THE, 155 Rake's Economy, A, 164 Rare Virtue, 43 Rather A-curate, 262 Rather Ethereal, 278 Rather Ferocious, 303 Rather Hard, 133
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Reason for Polygamy, A, 342 Reason for Running Away, 248 Reason for Thick Ankles, 293 Reason Why, The, 94, 231 Reasonable Demand, A, 149 Reasonable Excuse, A, 193 Reasonable Preference, A, 323 Reasonable Refusal, A, 241 Reasonable Request, 102 Reasons for Drinking, 242 Rebel Lords, The, 196
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Rather Saucy, 161 Rather the Worst Half, 257 Ready-made Wood Pavement, 174 Ready Reckoner, A, 70, 163, 259 Ready Reply, A, 73 Reason, A, 311 Reason for being too Late, A, 356 Reason for Belief, A, 326 Reason for Going to Church, 70 Reason for not Moving, A, 338
