1783
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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
1789
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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
Abbott's
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From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
(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 REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
in addition
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
AutobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
earlier than; in front of
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
BENJAMINnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
a youthful male person
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
Brooks'snounUS /ˈbrʊksɪz/
possessive form of “brooks” — United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
Butterworth's
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From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
COLLATERALadjectiveUS /kəˈlætərəl/
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
CriticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
Fiske's
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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
Franklin'snounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
Morse's
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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
Parton's
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From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
an amount of time
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
PrinternounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
READINGSnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/
plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
REFERENCESnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin.
StatesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
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 Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
TOPICSnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).
