Chapter I

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From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

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

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

later than; following

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

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

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

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

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

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

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

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

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

put or send forth

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

a period of 100 years

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

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

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

plural of “cupid” — (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading _M.D., LL.D.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

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From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

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From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

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From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

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From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

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

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

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From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

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

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

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

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

full of life and energy

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

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From this reading _M.D., LL.D.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _M.D., LL.D.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

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

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

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

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

recurring again and again

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

in the near future

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

express in speech

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

make square

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

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

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

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

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

not important

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

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

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

at the time that

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

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

From this reading Sometime early in the second quarter of the century, in the City of Penn, and in what was then known as Delaware-Fourth street, soon after dusk in the evening, occurred the unimportant events of which I shall speak.

a Caucasian

From this reading The room was paneled in white three feet up from the floor, and above this a fox-hunt was repeated in lively colors on every square of the paper which covered the walls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Great hickory logs, ablaze on the deep hearth, cast rosy light on a mantelpiece, in the style of the Directory, pretty with Cupids in relief dragging chariots through a tangle of roses.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading (Harv.)_ _Author of "Characteristics" "When all the Woods are Green" Etc., Etc._ _New York The Century Co. 1895_ THE DEVINNE PRESS.