1921
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From this reading 24, 1921.
24
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From this reading 24, 1921.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading --The Author.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
have
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
commemoratingadjectiveUS /kəˈmeməreɪtɪŋ/
intended as a commemoration
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
DecnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Sylvan Heights, Marysville, Kansas Dec.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
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 It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
divisible by two
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Sylvan Heights, Marysville, Kansas Dec.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
in like or similar manner
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
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 It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
Marysville
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From this reading Sylvan Heights, Marysville, Kansas Dec.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
on one occasion
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
SpellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
stanzasnounUS /ˈstænzəz/
plural of “stanza” — a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading If the sending forth of these simple stanzas should bear any fruit, may some of these be the happy harvest.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
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 It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
SylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading Sylvan Heights, Marysville, Kansas Dec.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading This little volume is respectfully inscribed to the schools of Marshall County, Kansas--its patrons, teachers and pupils--in humble acknowledgment of the great good these schools have done for our citizenship and our government.
waftverbUS /wɑːft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
at the time that
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
which person or people
From this reading It was composed more for pleasure--the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life.
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Then the old “Spelling Down”--once so common in schools and so brilliant for its academic value, and keen social enjoyment--should be rescued from oblivion; yea even revived.
