Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

later than; following

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

in the past

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

(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 Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

United States writer of caustic wit (1842-1914)

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a youthful male person

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

developed or used to greatest advantage

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

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From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

an ornamental facade

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

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From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

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

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

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

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

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From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

set down according to a plan

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

immediately past

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

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

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

and nothing more

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

the next day

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

and nothing more

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

final product; the things produced

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

someone who reasons logically

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

manifest or bring back

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

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From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

plural of “satirist” — a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

a person with unusual powers of foresight

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

not in physical motion

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

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

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

the present time or age

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading With that training he came to San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talent grew and mellowed through the years.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

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

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

in or at the place that

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

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

From this reading There he laid the foundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction of being the last of the scholarly satirists.

which person or people

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Including an Introduction by W. C. Morrow The Photogravure Frontispiece After A Painting by Will Jenkins Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-faceted genius.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

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

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

a late time of life

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.

but in spite of that

From this reading Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fables and masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasoner mercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving or an Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,--all of these, and still in the prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and so little exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, where he was associated with the younger Hood on Fun.