Chapter I

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

at or in the front

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

(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 THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

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

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

surprising greatly

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

an act that fails

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

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From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

bringing death

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

highest in quality

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

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

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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From this reading In Hearticulture so much depends on—whether?

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From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

within a building

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

and nothing more

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

immediately past

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

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

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

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 ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In Hearticulture so much depends on—whether?

absolutely essential

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

a brief written record

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Hearticulture so much depends on—whether?

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a drawing executed with pen and ink

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

the charge for mailing something

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In Hearticulture so much depends on—whether?

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

be standing; be upright

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

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

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

precisely as stated

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00 A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 _WITH JOHN CECIL CLAY_ CUPID’S CYCLOPEDIA _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00 CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE _Including An_ ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long) _By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD _Direction of_ DANIEL CUPID Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York To All Good Hearticulturists AUTHORS’ NOTE In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

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used to ask for information about something

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used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In Hearticulture so much depends on—whether?

during the time that

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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in the company of; together with

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

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a late time of life

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but in spite of that

From this reading Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.

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

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the person or people being spoken to

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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.