Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

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

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

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

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

brought together in one place

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

Following continuously in unbroken sequence.

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

a social unit living together

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

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From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

immediately past

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

the item at the end

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

attach to a support

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

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

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

by chance

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

participate in games or sport

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

on the contrary

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

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From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

express in speech

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

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

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

precisely as stated

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading In addition to this he had for long wanted a home of his very own, and so located that he could have his family and his friends constantly about him.

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

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Happy as Richard had been at Marion, the quaint little village, especially in winter, was rather inaccessible, and he realized that to be in touch with the numerous affairs in which he was interested that his headquarters should be in or near New York.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

produce a literary work

From this reading MOUNT KISCO During my brother's life there were four centres from which he set forth on his travels and to which he returned to finish the articles for which he had collected the material, or perhaps to write a novel, a few short stories, or occasionally a play, but unlike most of the followers of his craft, never to rest.

a late time of life

From this reading Indeed during the last twenty-five years of his life I do not recall two consecutive days when Richard did not devote a number of hours to literary work.

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

From this reading The centres of which I speak were first Philadelphia, then New York, then Marion, and lastly Mount Kisco.