1914
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From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
(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 DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
a person who is in charge
From this reading _Chief occupation or profession_: Wife.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
DEMETRA
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From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
foldernounUS /ˈfoʊldər/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Name in full_: Demetra Kenneth Brown.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
Kenneth
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From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
Mifflin
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From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Name in full_: Demetra Kenneth Brown.
not any; not one
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _Chief occupation or profession_: Wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading _Chief occupation or profession_: Wife.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
requisitions
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From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
school-master
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From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
cause to go somewhere
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time it came back to Boston bearing the following data, inscribed in a feminine hand that no school-master could conscientiously praise:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
VAKA
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From this reading DEMETRA VAKA It is the commendable but not always fruitful practice of the publishing house of Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, to send to all its authors a folder calling for such particulars of their lives as may properly be matter of interest to the general public.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In 1914 or thereabouts one of these fact requisitions went to the author Demetra Vaka, otherwise Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Chief occupation or profession_: Wife.
