1863
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From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
1868
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ROBERTS BROTHERS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
HOW
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
and nothing more
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OTHER TALES.
ROBERTSnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading ROBERTS BROTHERS.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
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 This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
plural of “tale” — 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 OTHER TALES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
TICKNOR
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
in the direction of
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IN HIS NAME," "TEN TIMES ONE IS TEN," "HOW TO DO IT," "WHAT CAREER," ETC., ETC.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This story was written in the summer of 1863, as a contribution, however humble, towards the formation of a just and true national sentiment, or sentiment of love to the nation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
