Chapter II

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

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

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From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

in addition

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

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

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

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

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

an architectural product or work

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

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

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

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

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

increase twofold

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

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From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

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

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

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

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

ten 10s

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

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

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

an interconnected system of things or people

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

above and across; more than

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

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From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

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From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

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

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

being three more than sixty

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

having a supporting base

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

plural of “story” — 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 The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

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

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

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

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

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

From this reading The piazza, flecked over with the golden June sunshine that stole down between the branches of the tall trees standing in front and shading the house, and that crept in through the network of twine and climbing roses clambering almost up to the roof from the balustrade below.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A JUNE MORNING OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE--GLIMPSES OF WEST PHILADELPHIA--THE DAYS BEFORE GETTYSBURG--THE TWO ON THE PIAZZA--MARGARET HAYLEY AND ELSIE BRAND--AN EMBRACE AND A DIFFERENCE--FORESHADOWINGS OF CARLTON BRAND, BROTHER AND LOVER.

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

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

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

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading A wide, tall door opening from the piazza, and windows also opening upon it, sweeping down quite to the floor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A wide piazza, with the columns made of such light tracery in scrolled plank-work that they seemed to be almost unreal and gave an appearance of etheriality to the whole front of the house.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.

a late time of life

From this reading The house to which the piazza adjoined, large, built of wood in that half Flemish and half Elizabethan style which has of late years been made popular through cheap books on cottage architecture and the illustrations in agricultural newspapers,--two and a half stories in height, with a double gabled front that belonged to the one, elaborate cornices and work over the piazza that belonged to the other, and a turret in the centre that belonged to neither.