Chapter XIII

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

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

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

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

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

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

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

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

without stop or interruption

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

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

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

put to death as punishment

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

a social unit living together

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE NEW GAME.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

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

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

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From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

plural of “likeness” — similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

engage in

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

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

From this reading THE NEW GAME.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

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

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading They were entitled “_Family Portraits_,” and at first were confined to likenesses of creatures kept on the farm or in the house.

with little or no delay

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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

From this reading THE NEW GAME.

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

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

precisely as stated

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

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

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was now illustrated, almost every week, by original drawings, usually executed by Miss Lee or Jessie.

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

From this reading These sketchings were small, and not very elaborate, but they served to give a new interest to the sheet.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading ] The “Home Wreath” continued to make its appearance promptly every Saturday afternoon, and had of late acquired new popularity, by an attractive feature it had adopted.