124
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
154
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
177
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
19
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
207
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
208
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
213
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
245
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
246
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
247
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
279
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
294
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From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
30
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
307
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
40
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
68
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
90
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From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
have
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
BoyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
BROOKDALE
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cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
CandidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
CARTnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
CLINTONnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
Clinton'snounUS /ˈklɪntənz/
possessive form of “clinton” — wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
ComparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
ConfessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LAST DAY OF THE VISIT.
disrespectfuladjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/
exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
FARM-HOUSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
start firing a weapon
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
FRONTISPIECEnoun
an ornamental facade
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
GUNNERnounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
honorablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
in an honorable manner
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Illustrations.
an iconic mental representation
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impugnedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnd/
past form of “impugn” — attack as false or wrong
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
intolerancenounUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəns/
impatience with annoyances
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
immediately past
From this reading LAST DAY OF THE VISIT.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
produced by a manufacturing process
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MAPverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
not any; not one
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAST DAY OF THE VISIT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
OpportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
precisely, exactly
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
SALUTINGverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
shoemakernounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
signersnounUS /ˈsaɪnərz/
plural of “signer” — someone who can use sign language to communicate
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
having a supporting base
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
STEAMSHIPnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAST DAY OF THE VISIT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
THRESHINGnoun
the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw
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tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
TIM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
create by training and teaching
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
VENDERnoun
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
VIGNETTEnounUS /vɪˈnjet/
a brief literary description
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading LAST DAY OF THE VISIT.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
WhistlernounUS /ˈwɪslər/
United States painter (1834-1903)
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
Whistler's
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From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
the words that are spoken
From this reading The group around the fire—No tidings 294 from Jerry—What Whistler had learned—The three hardest words—Candid confession of a great general—Confessing errors requires bravery—Another fact learned—The boys’ petition for shorter lessons—Whistler’s refusal to sign it—His motives impugned—Boyish intolerance—Effects of the petition on the teacher—Its disrespectful tone—Character of the signers—Public reading of their names—A secret honorably kept—Clinton’s opinion of the city—Opportunities—Too much assistance—How strong characters are produced—The learned blacksmith—The learned shoemaker—What can be done in one hour a day—The extract—A higher aim than success—Character—How it is formed—Compared to a cable—Conclusion,
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading -------------- THE FOREST PICNIC, FRONTISPIECE VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE THE STEAMER, 19 THE FARM-HOUSE, 30 MAP OF BROOKDALE, 40 THE GUNNER, 68 CLINTON THRESHING, 90 THE FOREST ROAD, 124 UNCLE TIM AND THE BEAR, 154 SALUTING THE TRAIN, 177 THE DOG CART, 207 THE IMAGE VENDER, 208 THE FOUNTAIN, 213 WRONG STANDING POSITION, 245 RIGHT STANDING POSITION, 245 WRONG SITTING POSITION, 246 RIGHT SITTING POSITION, 247 STEAMSHIP, 279 HOW THE CABLE IS MADE, 307
