Chapter I

the right to enter

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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a large-scale farming enterprise

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past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

to a noticeable degree

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

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Roman Catholic; proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration

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inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

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an occurrence of something

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a period of 100 years

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

for the most part

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

a particular society at a particular time and place

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in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

a person qualified to practice dentistry

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

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

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

closed in or surrounded or included within

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a social unit living together

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

plural of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a holding device

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

within a building

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situated within or suitable for inside a building

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marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

the literary culture

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

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make reference to

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From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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belonging to the person speaking

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not one and not the other of two

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

not one, and not any

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

touching and supported by a surface

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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

plural of “oppressor” — a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures

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any material used especially to protect something

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approval to do something

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

easily or conveniently transported

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a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

any competition

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not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

cut with a saw

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

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A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

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a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)

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marked by the presence of snow

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-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

carry out

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time

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a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

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From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

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

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco-related articles

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor--and still am.

not requested or sought

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a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the roaring sound made by a motor that is running at high speed

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

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

From this reading He hopes he has remembered to ask such permission in each case._ PREFACE As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.

the act of creating written works

From this reading _ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND_ WHAT-NOTS Unsolicited Personal Adornments Shelf Culture Portable Pigeonholes Simile The Beatified Race Jouez Balle The Art of Packing Agriculture Indoors Snowy Bosoms Interior Desperation The Writing on the Screen Musique Glacée The Care of the Husband Terminology of Tardiness Oppressors of the Meek

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

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 _To my favorite poet_ VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL _The author thanks_ LIFE, JUDGE, THE CENTURY, THE QUILL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE LITERARY REVIEW, _and_ THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE _for kind permission to include in this volume certain contributions to those publications.