Chapter I

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

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

on the subject of; concerning

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the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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

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disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

in or near a particular place or position

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

for the reason that

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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serving as an essential component

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pleasing or delighting

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

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

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an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

travel across or pass over

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plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

start firing a weapon

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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

plural of “girl” — a young female

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(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

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

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

and nothing more

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

above and across; more than

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

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 Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The Red Cross Girls With the Stars and Stripes Author of “The Ranch Girls Series,” “Stories about Camp Fire Girls Series,” etc.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

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

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

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plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The Red Cross Girls With the Stars and Stripes Author of “The Ranch Girls Series,” “Stories about Camp Fire Girls Series,” etc.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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

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V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading The Red Cross Girls With the Stars and Stripes Author of “The Ranch Girls Series,” “Stories about Camp Fire Girls Series,” etc.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading The Red Cross Girls With the Stars and Stripes Author of “The Ranch Girls Series,” “Stories about Camp Fire Girls Series,” etc.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

in the direction of

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading A table was arranged for tea, but because it was summer time, there were tall frosted glasses instead of cups and a big cut-glass bowl to be used later for ice.

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

From this reading It was a charming room and this afternoon was filled with flowers sent from her mother-in-law’s country place on Long Island.

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

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

a Caucasian

From this reading Perhaps as an expression of his patriotism, the gardener had cut only red, white and blue flowers, for among the white and red of the fragrant roses were tall stalks of deep, blue-starred delphiniums.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

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From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.

in the company of; together with

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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Illustrated The John C. Winston Company Philadelphia Barbara Thornton stood at the window of her little drawing-room in New York City looking over toward Central Park.