Chapter I

in the past

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL PRESS, BOSTON.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL PRESS, BOSTON.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

plural of “dam” — a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

the act of departing

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

the force of workers available

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

above and across; more than

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

a coniferous tree

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL PRESS, BOSTON.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)

From this reading ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL PRESS, BOSTON.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

past form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

having a supporting base

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

in the direction of

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The houses have gone to decay; the roofs have fallen in, leaving the great, rough chimneys standing like the Druid towers of Ireland.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

in or at the place that

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

which person or people

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE midst of New England mountains, covered with pine and cedar, lies the quiet town of Nineveh, looking towards the sea.

the state of being an adult woman

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “POOR BOYS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “GIRLS WHO BECAME FAMOUS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS AMERICAN STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS MEN OF SCIENCE,” “FAMOUS EUROPEAN ARTISTS,” “FAMOUS TYPES OF WOMANHOOD,” “STORIES FROM LIFE,” “FROM HEART AND NATURE” (POEMS), “FAMOUS ENGLISH AUTHORS,” “FAMOUS ENGLISH STATESMEN,” “FAMOUS VOYAGERS,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG WOMEN,” “FAMOUS LEADERS AMONG MEN,” “SOCIAL STUDIES IN ENGLAND,” “THE INEVITABLE, AND OTHER POEMS,” ETC.

a late time of life

From this reading Years ago it had mills where lumber was sawed and grain was ground; but now the old wheels alone are left, the dams are broken, and the water falls over the scattered rocks, making music in harmony with the winds among the pines.