1903
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From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading U. S. A.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
BERWICK
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From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
BoernounUS /bɔːr/
a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
true confidential information
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
etc
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From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
ExplorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
a state of high honor
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
IndustriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
in like or similar manner
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
LUMBERMEN
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From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
most important element
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
McKinleynounUS /məˈkɪnli/
25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
the force of workers available
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
Norwood
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From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
Pekin
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From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading U. S. A.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Published, October, 1903 Norwood Press BERWICK & SMITH Norwood, Mass.
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 PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading U. S. A.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading PREFACE "TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN" is a complete story in itself, but forms the first volume of a line to be issued under the general title of "Great American Industries Series."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
William
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From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In beginning this series, I have in mind to acquaint our boys and young men with the main details of a number of industries which have become of prime importance, not alone to ourselves as a nation, but likewise to a large part of the world in general.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Author of "At the Fall of Montreal," "Young Explorers of the Isthmus," "American Boy's Life of William McKinley," "Old Glory Series," "Between Boer and Briton," "On to Pekin," etc.
