Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is the garden of a small race.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It is essentially among the miniatures.

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

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading It is essentially among the miniatures.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

set up or found

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It is the garden of a small race.

an established custom

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

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

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

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

From this reading It is essentially among the miniatures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is essentially among the miniatures.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

engage in

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

plural of “miniature” — painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading It is essentially among the miniatures.

someone who paints tiny pictures in great detail

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

not any; not one

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

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From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

any competition

From this reading It is the garden of a small race.

on the contrary

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is the garden of a small race.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

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

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

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

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Its peculiar charm seems to me to be found in what the nurseryman's catalogue calls the “dwarf habit.”

at the time that

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without suggesting that it should be reduced to toy dimensions, yet I am sure that it should be so that no tall human being should be seen in it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though it may be as extensive as one pleases to make it, yet it gains rather than loses when treated as its trees are by the skilful hands of the miniaturist.