Chapter IV

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

later than; following

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

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

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

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

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

wanted intensely

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

providing legal power or sanction

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

divisible by two

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

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

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

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

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

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

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

engage in

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

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From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

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

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

something you have to do

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

bring forth or yield

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

go at a rack

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

an educational institution

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading “In addition to the novel receiving a lengthy review or two, it may even sell,” continued Mr. Richmond.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

plural of “technicality” — the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

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

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading There was a general movement of attention throughout the class at this point.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

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

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

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

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

which person or people

From this reading The lady with the two ink bottles, who lived in an atmosphere strongly impregnated with monograms done in silver, carefully chose a pen from her rack.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading It has been suggested to the Council,” said Mr. Richmond--the name Council was the one by which he desired to be known to the pupils of the school upon occasions--“that, as the Slum Novel is that branch of fiction by which it is easiest to make a reputation for profound thought, at the least expenditure of thought, I should deal with the technicalities of such a composition.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I think the suggestion an excellent one, and I trust that I shall succeed in enabling you to produce, after a little practice, such a book as will certainly be reviewed to the extent of a full column in more than one of the leading newspapers.”