Chapter I

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

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

in addition

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

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From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

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

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

for the reason that

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

rid of obstructions

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

showing modest reserve

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

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

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

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From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

divisible by two

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

apart from; not including

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

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

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

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

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

immediately past

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

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

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

and nothing more

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

by chance

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

approval to do something

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

a male human offspring

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

difficult to handle; requiring great tact

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

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

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

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

From this reading It is an especial pleasure to include them, not only because of their fidelity and beauty, but also because of my brother's enthusiastic interest and delight in them._ EDITH SMITH.

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

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

a university student who has not yet received a first degree

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON ON THE FRENCH SHORE OF CAPE BRETON Summer comes late along the Cape Breton shore; and even while it stays there is something a little diffident and ticklish about it, as if each clear warm day might perhaps be the last.

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

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

during the time that

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading The final form is the one used here, except for the last stanza, which is a combination of the two versions now extant._ _The illustrations are from sketches made during Oliver Wiard's visits in Arichat.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

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

From this reading _Amédée's Son, Enchanted Ground, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh, Tailor Made Man, etc._ _Printed in the United States of America_ _"On the French Shore of Cape Breton" and "The Privilege" were first published in The Atlantic Monthly, while "La Rose Witnesseth of La Belle Mélanie" is reprinted from "Amédée's Son" (Chapters VIII and IX) with the kind permission of the publishers, Houghton Mifflin Company._

a late time of life

From this reading _"At a Breton Calvaire" was first published in The Williams Literary Monthly during undergraduate days, and was rewritten several times during the next few years.