Chapter I

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From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

how long something has existed

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a resident of Athens

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

cause to be bored

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

a slope or hillside

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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From this reading See http:// ROSA NOUCHETTE CAREY.

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From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

plural of “courtyard” — an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

at any time

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http:// ROSA NOUCHETTE CAREY.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

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From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

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From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

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in a ruthless manner

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

walk unsteadily

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

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

From this reading Author of "_NELLIE'S MEMORIES_," "_THE MISTRESS OF BRAE FARM_," _Etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company 1899.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

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

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

still full

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Cleveland Terrace, Chelsea, is one of these spots--the cobwebs of antiquity seem to cling with the vines to the tall, narrow old houses, with their flagged courtyards, and high, iron gates and small, useless balconies.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading "Thou knowest my old ward;--here I lay, and thus I bore my point.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

at the time that

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.

but in spite of that

From this reading Four rogues in buckram let drive at me."--_King Henry IV._ "An I have not forgotten what the inside of a church is made of, I am a pepper-corn."--_King Henry IV._ In this age of transition and progress, when the pleasure-seeker, like the Athenian of old, is for ever searching for things new and strange; when old landmarks are ruthlessly demolished, and respectable antiquities are shelved in outer darkness; then to some conservative minds it is refreshing to stumble upon some old-world corner, fragrant with memories of the past, and as yet untouched by the finger of the destroyer.