18
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
266
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
54
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
Algernon
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
a period of 100 years
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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Copeley
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
dry-goods
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the boundary of a surface
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
gingerlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
with extreme care or delicacy
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wish I had a hammer."
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading I wish I had a hammer."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
and nothing more
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
a form of address for a man
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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not any; not one
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
Paper-weights
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
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PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
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room-mate
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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
sofa-pillows
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step-ladder
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
SusceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
tacksnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Men know such a lot about such things!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
Todhunter
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
the upper part of anything
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Vivian
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From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
which person or people
From this reading This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her room-mate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
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hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I had a hammer."
in the company of; together with
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 18 Mr. Algernon Vivian Todhunter, gingerly sitting on the edge of a chair 54 I have just run away from you, Bishop Copeley 266 Peters the Susceptible "Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks.
