13
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From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
7
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From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
grazeverbUS /ɡreɪz/
feed as in a meadow or pasture
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
how
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From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
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 Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
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 Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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Simms
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From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
not in physical motion
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Page 13, vol. i--"The cattle graze along the clustering bricks that distinguish the _old-time_ chimney places."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these is "_coil_"--another, "_hug_"--another, and a still greater favorite, is the compound "_old-time_."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
vol
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From this reading Page 7, vol. i--"And with the revival of many _old-time_ feelings, I strolled through the solemn ruins."
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us see how many instances of the latter we can discover in looking over the volumes at random.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mr. Simms has one or two pet words which he never fails introducing every now and then, with or without an opportunity.
