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108
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112
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117
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120
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126
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71
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73
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76
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87
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91
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95
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
AntiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
AuctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
AutographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
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a line of approach
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an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
bookselling
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From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
BookshopsnounUS /ˈbʊkʃɑːps/
plural of “bookshop” — a shop where books are sold
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
BrokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
browsedverbUS /braʊzd/
past form of “browse” — shop around; not necessarily buying
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
Bruno'snounUS /ˈbruːnoʊz/
possessive form of “bruno” — German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
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Cobwebbed
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ContemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
DealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
DealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
EnthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
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continuing forever or indefinitely
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
FavoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
GalleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
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GamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
HandfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
HandwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
someone who hunts game
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
MagnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
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engage in
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plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
OptimistnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
Pearson's
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From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
approval to do something
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading On reading the proofs, I feel I have not done justice to my bookselling friends.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
RevisitedverbUS /riˈvɪzətɪd/
past form of “revisit” — visit again
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
SentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
ShopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
SnapshotsnounUS /ˈsnæpʃɑːts/
plural of “snapshot” — an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
SpecialistsnounUS /ˈspeʃələsts/
plural of “specialist” — an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading An Optimist A Gambler Bookshops of Enthusiasts Book Dealers in Cobwebbed Corners Specialists in Excitement Dealers in Literary Property 71 Autograph Brokers 73 Our President’s Handwriting 76 The Romance of a Chicago Book Dealer 87 Chicago Book Shops 91 Chicago Revisited 95 In Boston 100
StoresnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
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 Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
StudiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
Versus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Eternal Moments Sentimental Studies A Night in Greenwich Village Fragments From Greenwich Village The Sacred Band Moore Versus Harris Adventures in American Bookshops Stories By the Way A Handful of Contemporaries Near the Night Lamp _Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms_ One thousand copies of this book have been printed and the type distributed.
WeeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wandered into their shops, I browsed among their books, I listened to their talk and wrote it down ... pictures not studies, impressions not descriptions.
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 Small Town Stuff 108 New York Book Magnates 112 Snapshots in Art Galleries on Fifth Avenue 117 ’Way Down in Greenwich Village 120 President Harding’s Favorite Book 126 Index 126 Preface These sketches appeared originally in Pearson’s Magazine, Bruno’s Weekly and the Book Hunter, and I make grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint.
