Chapter VIII

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

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

(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 It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

in addition

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

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

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

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

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

with care and persistence

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

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of or relating to a climate

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plural of “cob” — nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

brought together in one place

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

gotten under control

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

past form of “cope” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

separate with or as if with an instrument

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the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

not still wet

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

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divisible by two

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

at any time

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

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well known or easily recognized

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personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

set up or found

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

yet to be or coming

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

plural of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

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

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

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

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

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a polite name for any woman

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kept in good condition

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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many times at short intervals

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

out of fashion

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

the local environment

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

anything happening rapidly or in quick successive

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

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Identical; not different.

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

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past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

a state of acute pain

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

carry out

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

a reference point to shoot at

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

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

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

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

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

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

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

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consistent with fact or reality; not false

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offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.

the act of using

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

conformity to reality or actuality

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

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

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever the theory may be, we found the fact one of verity in our experience in California.

at the time that

From this reading We surely can never forget our unpleasant familiarity with a portion of the contents of these same bags, when suffering from those same complaints with which “grandma” so assiduously and successfully coped!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Can we ever forget the old-fashioned herb bag of our boyhood days suspended from the rafters in the garret, which we used to take delight in pelting with corn cobs and other convenient missiles, and which contained the precious herbs and medical plants that our grandmothers had carefully collected, dried and stowed away for future use?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was often maintained by older heads, even at this time as well as subsequently, that climatic changes followed emigration to any or all parts of the world, and that various plants also would follow in their trail; but why was this?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading CLIMATIC CHANGES--APPEARANCE OF FAMILIAR HERBS--RATS--THE TRUE THEORY--FALL EMIGRATION--THE JOHNSON CUT OFF--THE TARGET--THE FIRST YOUNG LADY--A SPARTAN MOTHER--THE BOYS UP A TREE.