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From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
1862
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From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
1st
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From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
BARRELnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading WHERE IS THE BARREL?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
Dr
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From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
Fausta
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From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "The barrel," said she, "is in FRANK LESLIE'S OFFICE.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHERE IS THE BARREL?
LESLIE'S
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From this reading "The barrel," said she, "is in FRANK LESLIE'S OFFICE.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "The barrel," said she, "is in FRANK LESLIE'S OFFICE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
subtractedverbUS /səbˈtræktɪd/
past form of “subtract” — make a subtraction
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
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 Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHERE IS THE BARREL?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where is the barrel this time, Fausta?" said I, after I had added and subtracted her figures three times, to be sure she had carried her tens and hundreds rightly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading For the units, in such accounts, in face of Dr. Franklin, I confess I do not care.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE IS THE BARREL?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here is the mark!" and she handed me FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, with a mark at this announcement:-- $100 for the best Short Tale of from one to two pages of FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, to be sent in on or before the 1st of November, 1862.
