Chapter II · Race for Love

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

later than; following

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

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

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

plural of “elevation” — the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

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From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

in tiny pieces

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

coins made of gold

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

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From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

ten 10s

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

an instinctive motive

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

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

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

and nothing more

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

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From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

on the contrary

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

move upward

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

make square

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

up to a particular time

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

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

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

having come into contact

From this reading Forests of delicate columns supported the superstructure, which mounted height above height in snowy elevations, finely touched with gold and color, till the central tower leaped aloft like a fountain.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The great central tower rose fifteen hundred feet above the pavement, and the towers of less elevation stood at the four corners.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

directed up

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The new building covered four city blocks, and was raised above the vast plaza in the midst of which it stood by flights of ornamental steps.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

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

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

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

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading So just were the proportions of the whole that the edifice seemed rather to rise upward with an aspiring impulse than to press upon the earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.

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 A LITTLE more than a year after Miriam became Mary Faust’s pupil and partner, the new Madison Square Garden was opened with the annual horse-show, which, for ages, had been a leading function of New York society.