Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

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

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

later than; following

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

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

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

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

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

cause to be bored

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

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From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

at any time

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

in a faithful manner

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

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

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

of great significance or value

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

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

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

extremely

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

and nothing more

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

above and across; more than

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading The animals' costumes had been designed by Ruth and Elfreda.

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

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

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From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

English cartoonist (1820-1914)

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

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

From this reading After much poring over half a dozen editions of "Alice," the original illustrations by "John Tenniel" had appealed most strongly to them, and these had been copied as faithfully as possible in style and color.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

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

From this reading 19-- bore its honors modestly, but was inordinately proud of the achievement of the Semper Fidelis Club.

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

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.

which person or people

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The only important dry goods store in Overton had been ransacked for colored cambrics, denim and khaki, and under the clever fingers of Ruth, who seemed to know the exact shape and proportion of every one of the Wonderland "animals," the Dormouse, the Griffon and the Rabbit had been fitted with "skins."

a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

From this reading THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CIRCUS The Alice in Wonderland Circus went down in the annals of Overton as the most original "stunt" ever attempted by any particular class.