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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BALLADSnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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showing who or what does the action
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CARLETON
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CENTENNIALnounUS /senˈteniəl/
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
take in liquids
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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From this reading BY WILL CARLETON AUTHOR OF "FARM BALLADS" "FARM LEGENDS" "FARM FESTIVALS" "YOUNG FOLKS' CENTENNIAL RHYMES" ETC.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
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FESTIVALSnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
your parents
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
and nothing more
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
LEGENDSnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
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LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
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life-long
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From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
RHYMESnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
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ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the same reason, the great drama of metropolitan existence falls most forcibly upon those just from the clear streams and green meadows of the country.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
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weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
at the time that
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BY WILL CARLETON AUTHOR OF "FARM BALLADS" "FARM LEGENDS" "FARM FESTIVALS" "YOUNG FOLKS' CENTENNIAL RHYMES" ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When city people go among forests and hills, they drink in the fresh air and weird scenery of rural surroundings, with much more relish, enjoyment, and appreciation, than do the life-long residents they find there.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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