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

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

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

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

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

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

see with attention

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

of metal e.g.

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

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From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

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From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

be characteristic of

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the cultivation of flowering plants

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

plural of “fuchsia” — any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _The House Garden.

plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

green foliage

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

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From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

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

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _The House Garden.

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From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

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

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

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

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

engage in

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

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From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

morally degraded

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

not in physical motion

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

plural of “tenement” — a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

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

From this reading _The House Garden.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sole purpose of this paper is to impart some simple knowledge gained through a long and earnestly-loving experience in the beautiful art of plant-culture.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

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

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.

which person or people

From this reading Such half-pathetic attempts at floriculture are, indeed, "touches of nature" that "make us kin" to the forlorn inmates of these shabby, ill-conditioned dwellings who, amid poverty and its possible degradation, have still courage for, at least, _one fine endeavor_.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Thus it is that we behold in dust-blurred windows of squalid tenements rows of dented tomato cans, desolately holding their stunted geraniums, fuchsias, and other feeble bits of greenery.

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From this reading The Selection, Arrangement, and Culture of House Plants_ Apart from that æsthetic satisfaction which house plants afford, the principle of growth, which they exemplify, has its own strong and almost universal attraction.