1849
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From this reading 1849-1855.
1850
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From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
1855
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From this reading 1849-1855.
20
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From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
30
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From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
350
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From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
450
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From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
50
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From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
Colburn
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From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST SUCCESS.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST SUCCESS.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
O'Kellys
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From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading MY FIRST SUCCESS.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
Vendée
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From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I find however that the agreement for its publication was not made till 1850, by which time I imagine that Mr. Colburn must have forgotten the disastrous result of _The O'Kellys_, as he thereby agrees to give me £20 down for my "new historical novel, to be called _La Vendée_."
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He agreed also to pay me £30 more when he had sold 350 copies, and £50 more should he sell 450 within six months.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I had at once gone to work on a third novel, and had nearly completed it, when I was informed of the absolute failure of the former.
