1888
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
ARISTOCRATnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful winter night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
DECEPTIONnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading Geoffrey’s Victory; OR, THE DOUBLE DECEPTION.
increase twofold
From this reading Geoffrey’s Victory; OR, THE DOUBLE DECEPTION.
DOWDYnounUS /ˈdaʊdi/
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
EDRIE'S
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From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
ETC
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From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
Geoffrey's
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From this reading Geoffrey’s Victory; OR, THE DOUBLE DECEPTION.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
HAZELadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
INHERITANCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful winter night.
KEYSnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
MAXnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a beautiful winter night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Geoffrey’s Victory; OR, THE DOUBLE DECEPTION.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
rarefiedadjectiveUS /ˈrerəfaɪd/
having low density
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
ROOSEVELTnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
RUBY'SnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
possessive form of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
scintillated
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From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
SIBYL'S
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From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
STELLAnounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Geoffrey’s Victory; OR, THE DOUBLE DECEPTION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
THRICEadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
TINA
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From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
TRIXY
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From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Geoffrey’s Victory; OR, THE DOUBLE DECEPTION.
VIRGIE'S
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From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful winter night.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
WEDDEDadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was a beautiful winter night.
WITCHnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading “STELLA ROOSEVELT,” “TINA,” “EDRIE’S LEGACY,” “WITCH HAZEL,” “MAX,” “RUBY’S REWARD,” “VIRGIE’S INHERITANCE,” “TWO KEYS,” “THRICE WEDDED,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “TRIXY,” “THAT DOWDY,” “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sky was brilliant with millions of beautiful stars that glowed and scintillated as if conscious that their light had never before penetrated an atmosphere so rarefied and pure.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, BY STREET & SMITH, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
