Chapter I

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From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

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From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

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

From this reading Brownie Douglas, wait a moment.”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

(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 Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

see with attention

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

a junior Girl Scout

From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

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

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Brownie Douglas, wait a moment.”

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

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From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

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From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

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From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

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

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

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

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

in a literal sense

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

a particular point in time

From this reading Brownie Douglas, wait a moment.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

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From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

according to the clock

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

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From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

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From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

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

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

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

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time—three o’clock in the afternoon of the 5th of September, 1876.

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

From this reading Renewal Granted to Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Downs “Brownie!

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

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

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

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Brownie Douglas, wait a moment.”

possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading “Nora,” “Trixy,” “Earle Wayne’s Nobility,” “Stella Rosevelt,” “Virgie’s Inheritance,” “His Heart’s Queen,” Etc.

at the time that

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Place—vestibule of the Memorial Hall, at the World’s Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, when all the world did literally flock to behold the great sights in that city of brotherly love.