Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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

From this reading By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY.

English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)

From this reading By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY.

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From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

an institution created to conduct business

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From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY.

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From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

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From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

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From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

a high place

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

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

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

the sound of laughing

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

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From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

the process of showing signs of life

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Kind o' fetched it round fer a merry Chris'mus, didn't he?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

a special situation

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

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

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

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

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

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

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

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From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

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

From this reading This is the story which is reprinted here from Mr. Westcott's famous book.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading "Dave done the thing his own way," said Aunt Polly to the Widow Cullom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was David Harum's nature to do things in his own way, and the quaintness of his methods in raising the Widow Cullom from the depths of despair to the heights of happiness frame a story which is read between laughter and tears, and always with a quickening of affection for the great-hearted benefactor.