Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.

anew

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

(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 The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

fearless and daring

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

placed in a grave

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

put or send forth

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

a boy or man

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

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

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

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

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

for more time

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

a female domestic

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

possessive form of “maryland” — a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

overgrown with moss

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

not any; not one

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

out of fashion

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

above and across; more than

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

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

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

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

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

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

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

and nothing more

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "He looked so fine in his brass buttons," said Mistress Polly.

the season of growth

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

having a supporting base

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE MAID Many months had passed away, spring had come again, and the fair city of Annapolis lay in a mass of flowers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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 vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The vivid green of the old trees cast a delightful shade over all, tempting one to stroll through the quiet streets and byways, past the moss-grown walls, the old-fashioned gardens, buried in roses, and the stately, proud mansions of many of Maryland's best and bravest.

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

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

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

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

which person or people

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading I was standing on a step and above me stood Mistresses Polly and Betsy Johnson, who were railing at me now that I no longer wore a uniform and was simply a plain member of the Legislature.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "A brave, bold, quite proper-looking young fellow," added Mistress Betsy.