14th
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From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
2027
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39015063547536
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
confined by bonds
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
DominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
one or the other of two
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
something acquired without compensation
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
hdlnoun
a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
https
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
the sound of laughing
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
mdp
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the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
used to form the superlative
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
OctnounUS /ɔːkt/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
one's
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From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
parodiesnounUS /ˈperədiz/
plural of “parody” — a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
parodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
a customary way of operation or behavior
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exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
express in words
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
Schreiner
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From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
thwackings
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From this reading I am bound to say the 'thwackings' [in the 'Silver Domino'] are entertaining."--_Star, Oct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The book is one to read and laugh over."--_Daily Chronicle, Oct.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading 14th._ "All unexpectedly one finds one's self in the midst of a most up-to-date literary satire....
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
the words that are spoken
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063547536 _OPINIONS OF THE PRESS._ "The 'Silver Domino' can handle words and phrases in a manner which either proves an extraordinary original gift or a good deal of practice....
a late time of life
From this reading The parody of Miss Olive Schreiner is one of the best and severest parodies we have seen for years....
