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From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
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From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
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 of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
dearly loved
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
someone who is a detective
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
etc
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From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
far-distant
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From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
half-promised
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From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
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 of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
immediately past
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
come together
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
on one occasion
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
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 PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
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 The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes," "The Pioneer Boys of the Mississippi," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," etc.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
Roger
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From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
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 First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First Impression, June, 1915 PREFACE DEAR BOYS:-- In my last story, the title of which was "The Pioneer Boys of Missouri," I half-promised that later on I might continue the recital of Dick and Roger Armstrong's fortunes, and carry them further along their pathway toward the far-distant Pacific.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It will be remembered that we left the two pioneer lads in the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark exploring party.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The opportunity to redeem that promise having been given to me, I gladly meet you once more in these pages; and I trust this story will afford you quite as much pleasure in the reading as I have taken in the writing.
