Chapter I

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

capable of being reached

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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 Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading Nowadays they are wiser.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

plural of “binder” — a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN KODAK.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

well known or easily recognized

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

an auxiliary activity

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

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

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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From this reading CAPTAIN KODAK.

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

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From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a form of address for a man

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Nowadays they are wiser.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

relating to time long past

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

record on photographic film

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

relating to photography or obtained by using photography

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

on the contrary

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

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

From this reading Nowadays they are wiser.

a special situation

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

the craft of composing type and printing from it

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

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

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Nowadays they are wiser.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alexander Black Author of “Miss Jerry,” “Miss America,” “The Story of Ohio,” etc. · · · · · · · · · With Photographic Illustrations by the Author · · · · Plimpton Press H. M. PLIMPTON & CO., PRINTERS & BINDERS, NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A. TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS., U.S.A.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They find a hobby—an enthusiasm, by which the old are made young and the young are made wise and happy._ _This is the story of the camera hobby; of an amateur photographer and his chums; of a boy’s adventures in the company of his camera; of a camera club and the old and young brought_ _together by the influence of a common interest; of journeys in search of the picturesque; of problems, struggles, and surprises._ _The pictures are not by any means always intended to show my readers how photographs should be made, but rather to suggest the interest of familiar and accessible things, and that the best thing about a photograph is not always the thing we wished or expected to put in it._ _For assistance in the form of pictures at the Montauk camp I am indebted to my friend, Mr. Walter Hammitt._

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading _IN the olden days people peered about in the world for the fountain of perpetual youth.