Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

(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 A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

in addition

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

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

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

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

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

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

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

a young person of either sex

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

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

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

command with authority

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

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

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

at any time

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

suggestive of sexual impropriety

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

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From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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 But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

of very great significance

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

not any; not one

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

and nothing more

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

portray in words

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

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From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

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

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

do one's shopping

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

filled with something

From this reading Stuffed birds and animals were also on the shelves, and no epicure ever enjoyed the gamy flavor as we did.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

express in words

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

in the direction of

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

not known

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

precisely as stated

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

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

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

widely or fully known

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

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

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

at the time that

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

in or at the place that

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One happy evening we had an early supper and all went to a well-known agricultural store and publishing-house on Broadway, each child almost awed by the fact that I had fifteen dollars in my pocket which should be spent that very night in the purchase of books and papers.

during the time that

From this reading To the children the shop seemed like a place where tickets direct to Eden were obtained, while the colored pictures of fruits and vegetables could portray the products of Eden only, so different were they in size and beauty from the specimens appearing in our market stalls.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.

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

From this reading But when we came to examine the books, their plates exhibiting almost every phase of country work and production, we felt like a long vista leading toward our unknown home was opening before us, illumined by alluring pictures.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A MOMENTOUS EXPEDITION By the time Christmas week began we all had agreed to do without candy, toys, and knick-knacks, and to buy books that would tell us how to live in the country.