Chapter I

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

great and constant diligence and attention

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

past form of “chasten” — censure severely

From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

brought together in one place

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

a room used for dining

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

in a serious manner

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

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

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

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

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

a message received and understood

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

a state in New England

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

a dealer in textiles (especially silks)

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

and nothing more

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

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From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

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From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

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

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

carry out

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.

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

From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

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

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

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

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

in a waggish manner

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

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

From this reading This death-book was her never-failing source of interest and chastened entertainment.

which person or people

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Keep who will the city's alleys, Take the smooth-shorn plain, Give to us the cedar valleys, Rocks, and hills of Maine!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading In it she had enrolled the names of the various friends of whom she had been deprived by death, and for its enlargement and adornment she collected photographs, cuttings from newspapers, and items of information, with an assiduity superior to that of some of her acquaintances, who prepared scrap-books merely for purposes of diversion and amusement.

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

From this reading In the dining-room of the old stone Mercer mansion in the town of Rossignol, Me., Mrs. Hippolyta Prymmer, sanctified vessel and uncommon saint, charter member of the church of the United Brethren, chief leader in religious work, and waggishly nicknamed by the ungodly about her "the elect lady," sat looking earnestly at her death-book.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "ROSE À CHARLITTE," "THE KING OF THE PARK," ETC.