1900
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From this reading 1900, 1901 and 1902, by S. S. McClure Co.
1901
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From this reading 1901, by Harper & Bros.
1902
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From this reading 1900, 1901 and 1902, by S. S. McClure Co.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1900, 1901 and 1902, by S. S. McClure Co.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
bolsterverbUS /ˈboʊlstər/
support and strengthen
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
Bros
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From this reading 1901, by Harper & Bros.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1901, by Harper & Bros.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading 1900, 1901 and 1902, by S. S. McClure Co.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
denunciationsnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “denunciation” — a public act of denouncing
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
divisible by two
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
set up or found
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading 1901, by Harper & Bros.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
not accessible to view
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
McClure
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From this reading 1900, 1901 and 1902, by S. S. McClure Co.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
rubbersnounUS /ˈrʌbərz/
plural of “rubber” — an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 1900, 1901 and 1902, by S. S. McClure Co.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
hard to endure
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Even before breakfast she found Philip trying to put his sister into the bolster case, checking her vivid denunciations by a judicious application of the pillow.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
which person or people
From this reading After breakfast it was impossible to get him ready in time, as his rubbers had been hidden by a revengeful sister, and the bus was kept waiting fully five minutes, to the irritation of the driver, who made up the lost interval by a rapid pace.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading _To my Father kindest of many kind critics these stories are dedicated_ His mother, being a woman of perception, realized early that something was wrong.
