Chapter I

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

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

(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 I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

Having no one else present.

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Shall not the Father heed?"

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

third-person singular of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Shall not the Father heed?"

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a small worthless amount

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

a brief written record

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading Shall not the Father heed?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

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

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

at the time that

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)

From this reading WHITTIER.

which person or people

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading _Author of "Lost in the Wilds," "The Merchant’s Children," "Jack and his Ostrich," etc._ "Who counts his brother’s welfare As sacred as his own, And loves, forgives, and pities, He serveth Me alone.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

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

From this reading I note each gracious purpose, Each kindly word and deed; Are ye not all my children!

but in spite of that

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

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

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading T. NELSON AND SONS _London, Edinburgh, and New York_ *DOING AND DARING.* *CHAPTER I.* *IN THE MOUNTAIN GORGE.* It was a glorious autumn day, when the New Zealand bush was at its loveliest—as enchanting as if it truly were the fairy ground of the Southern Ocean; yet so unlike every European forest that weariness seemed banished by its ceaseless variety.