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From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
AshesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
for the reason that
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
Boyd
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From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading R. W. C.
Cambricnoun
a finely woven white linen
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
CardigannounUS /ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/
knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
ConspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
DukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
FiringnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
Forest-Land
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Garden-Land
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
HauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
Iole
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From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
lxnoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
Maid-at-Arms
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From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
MaidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
MaskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
MCMIX
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the force of workers available
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
a person who carries a message
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
MoonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
Mountain-Land
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From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
Orchard-Land
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From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
Outdoorland
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From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
OutsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
PSALMnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading R. W. C.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
ReckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
recognizableadjectiveUS /ˌrekəɡˈnaɪzəbəl/
easily perceived; easy to become aware of
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
River-Land
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From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
TracernounUS /ˈtreɪsər/
an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
not known
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading R. W. C.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Garden-Land Mountain-Land Forest-Land Orchard-Land River-Land Outdoorland D. Appleton and Company New York--MCMIX Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Special Messenger Iole The Firing Line The Reckoning The Younger Set The Maid-at-Arms The Fighting Chance Cardigan Some Ladies in Haste The Haunts of Men The Tree of Heaven The Mystery of Choice The Tracer of Lost Persons The Cambric Mask A Young Man in a Hurry A Maker of Moons Lorraine The King in Yellow Maids of Paradise In Search of the Unknown Ashes of Empire The Conspirators The Red Republic A King and a Few Dukes Outsiders In the Quarter
