1.25
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From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
1912
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From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
1913
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1916
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53
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From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOSTON, U. S. A.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
COLONIALadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
COLUMBIAnounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
dearly loved
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
DecoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
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 PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
etc
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From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
LIVINGSTONnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
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 =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
PIONEERnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BOSTON, U. S. A.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
SIMONDS
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From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Illustrated and Decorated by CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL First Impression, July, 1912 Second Impression, October, 1913 Third Impression, May, 1916 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading BOSTON, U. S. A.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading =THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA=, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PREFACE MY DEAR BOYS:--As doubtless you well know, the early pioneer days were times that tried men's souls.
