used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
in actual fact
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY SAMUEL DOGGEREL, ESQUIRE, OF PHILADELPHIA.
Catskill
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From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
DOGGERELnounUS /ˈdɑːɡərəl/
a comic verse of irregular measure
From this reading BY SAMUEL DOGGEREL, ESQUIRE, OF PHILADELPHIA.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
ESQUIREnounUS /ˈeskwaɪr/
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading BY SAMUEL DOGGEREL, ESQUIRE, OF PHILADELPHIA.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
a single distinct event
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
a brief written record
From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY SAMUEL DOGGEREL, ESQUIRE, OF PHILADELPHIA.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading BY SAMUEL DOGGEREL, ESQUIRE, OF PHILADELPHIA.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
RhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading BY SAMUEL DOGGEREL, ESQUIRE, OF PHILADELPHIA.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The accompanying Rhymes are affectionately dedicated by_ THE AUTHOR.
TODD'SnounUS /tɑːdz/
possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE.
TUFFY
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From this reading TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "TUFFY TODD'S ADVENTURE" is the record of an incident which actually occurred during the past summer while the writer was spending his vacation in a retired but charming part of the Catskill Mountains.
