1895
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From this reading PANSY TRADE-MARK REGISTERED JUNE 4, 1895.
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From this reading PANSY TRADE-MARK REGISTERED JUNE 4, 1895.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AUTHOR OF "AN ENDLESS CHAIN," "MRS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "AN ENDLESS CHAIN," "MRS.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "AN ENDLESS CHAIN," "MRS.
CHAUTAUQUA
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From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
CHRISTIE'SnounUS /ˈkrɪstiz/
possessive form of “christie” — prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
CROSSESnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
ENDLESSadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading AUTHOR OF "AN ENDLESS CHAIN," "MRS.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
ERSKINE'S
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From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
ESTERnounUS /ˈestər/
organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
ETC
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From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
enclose with a fence
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
HEDGEverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
of great significance or value
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading PANSY TRADE-MARK REGISTERED JUNE 4, 1895.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AUTHOR OF "AN ENDLESS CHAIN," "MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "AN ENDLESS CHAIN," "MRS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
on one occasion
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
PANSYnounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading PANSY TRADE-MARK REGISTERED JUNE 4, 1895.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
REGISTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading PANSY TRADE-MARK REGISTERED JUNE 4, 1895.
RIED
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From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
SOLOMONproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
TRADE-MARK
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From this reading PANSY TRADE-MARK REGISTERED JUNE 4, 1895.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Several voices at once, indeed, after the fashion of eager young ladies well acquainted with one another, and having important schemes to further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
but in spite of that
From this reading SOLOMON SMITH LOOKING ON," "CHRISTIE'S CHRISTMAS," "A HEDGE FENCE," "ESTER RIED YET SPEAKING," "THE HALL IN THE GROVE," "CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS," "RUTH ERSKINE'S CROSSES," "THE MAN OF THE HOUSE," ETC., ETC.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FROM the back parlor there came the sound of fresh young voices brimming with energy.
