addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
CLUBSnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading FORMATION OF POPULAR SCIENCE CLUBS.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
Flagg
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From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
FORMATIONnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading FORMATION OF POPULAR SCIENCE CLUBS.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
Gerrish
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From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORMATION OF POPULAR SCIENCE CLUBS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading FORMATION OF POPULAR SCIENCE CLUBS.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading FORMATION OF POPULAR SCIENCE CLUBS.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as possible they were arranged and placed on appropriate shelves in each one of the ten rooms prepared for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the days passed after the reception, the new books were unpacked by Fillmore Flagg, assisted by George Gerrish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Large steel engravings in plain oak frames, of all the authors, together with the maps and charts, all neatly glazed and mounted, adorned the walls of the particular room to which they belonged, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the general collection.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the work progressed, the keen interest displayed by all members of the farm company seemed to increase.
