1902
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From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading By SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF “PEACE WITH HONOUR,” “LIKE ANOTHER HELEN,” “IN FURTHEST IND,” Etc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here are your letters.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
Etc
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
FURTHESTadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
Georgie
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From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
GRIER
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half-an-hour
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From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here are your letters.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
the state of being honored
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IND
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
the literary culture
From this reading Here are your letters.”
prefer or wish to do something
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
mail'snounUS /meɪlz/
possessive form of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading By SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF “PEACE WITH HONOUR,” “LIKE ANOTHER HELEN,” “IN FURTHEST IND,” Etc.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
SYDNEYnounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading (_Sixth in the Modern East series_) Published June, 1902 “Then the mail’s in, Georgie?”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Major North threw himself luxuriously into a long cane chair, and held out his hand for the bundle of envelopes and papers which his wife gave him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF “PEACE WITH HONOUR,” “LIKE ANOTHER HELEN,” “IN FURTHEST IND,” Etc.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, Dick; it came in about half-an-hour after you started.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here are your letters.”
