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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
anew
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
(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 Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
react verbally
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
Bar-Gee
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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
Blanche
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From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
BoxwoodnounUS /ˈbɑːkswʊd/
very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
FlatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
GoldfishnounUS /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/
small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
hilltopsnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːps/
plural of “hilltop” — the peak of a hill
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
ten 10s
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is time for all.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
MDCCCCX
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From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
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plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
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feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
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roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
Rosanne
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From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
move hurridly
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
express in words
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
simplicities
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From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
for that reason; with the result that
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the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
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 Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
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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 For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
the rays of the sun
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Tante
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a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is time for all.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
from one end or side of something to the other
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
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up-and-about-ness
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From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
ViolinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
weatheringverbUS /ˈweðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “weather” — face and withstand with courage
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For through nature and its works the soul of man will reach God._ “_Tante Blanche._” Page The Old House 11 The Boxwood Flats 21 Bar-Gee 31 The Soul of a Violin 43 The Story of the Goldfish 51 THE OLD HOUSE THE OLD HOUSE For a hundred years the old House has been weathering the mountain storms or basking in the lovely Virginia sunshine, proud of the fact that its red bricks were made on the place, from the red clay which lies so plentiful all about it, coloring the hilltops and making the roads look like red ribbons tying the mountains to the valleys.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The whole House, with its air of quiet dignity and breeding, seems to say: “Why rush or hurry?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The blinds, great green eyelids, reflect the life of the inmates, in the morning spreading wide in a spirit of up-and-about-ness, during the afternoon nap time drowsily shutting in the cool rooms, at sundown opening again for the afternoon tea and visiting hour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Published By the Author CHICAGO -- MDCCCCX _These stories were written for little Rosanne, with the hope that they may turn her thoughts to the soul in nature, and teach her to love the simplicities in life by keeping her in step with its great scheme, and to recognize and answer the good in all.
a late time of life
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