Chapter I

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

having companions or an escort

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

with affection

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

in the past

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

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

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

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

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

a youthful male person

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

of large size for its weight

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Washington, D. C.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Washington, D. C.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

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

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

a young female

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

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

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

in a joyous manner

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

except for; apart from

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

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

From this reading A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

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

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

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 Washington, D. C.

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

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

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

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

a Caucasian

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

which person or people

From this reading His left hand, white and shapely, held that of the little boy who was chatting merrily, and in his right was a package—of which, though bulky, he appeared as oblivious as though his hand were empty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.

a late time of life

From this reading One evening many years ago a man, accompanied by a girl and a boy, was passing slowly along one of the streets of Baltimore that led to an orphan asylum.

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 A Tale of “Maryland, My Maryland” The Saalfield Publishing Co. Chicago    AKRON, OHIO    New York This story of “Hilda’s Mascot,” companion to “Timothy and His Friends,” is affectionately dedicated by The Author.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He was above medium height, and although past thirty, was youthful, almost boyish in appearance, with his fair complexion, blonde hair and slight moustache; a handsome man save for the pallor and attenuation of his clear-cut features and the look of hopeless grief in his fine eyes.