Chapter I

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

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

lacking funds

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They could have lit a city with it.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They could have lit a city with it.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

at any time

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

-ing form of “exploit” — use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

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

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

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beyond belief or understanding

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They could have lit a city with it.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

provided with artificial light

From this reading They could have lit a city with it.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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held dear

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

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

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used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

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

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waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

on the contrary

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

express in words

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He loved his schemes.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

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

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

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

From this reading They could have lit a city with it.

a special situation

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

an energetic style

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

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

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

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

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

which person or people

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There was a great deal more to him, but every one in any land who has had dealings with Charles Frohman will sign that.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would rather say a word of the qualities that to his friends were his great adornment than about his colossal enterprises or the energy with which he heaved them into being; his energy that was like a force of nature, so that if he had ever "retired" from the work he loved (a thing incredible) companies might have been formed, in the land so skilful at turning energy to practical account, for exploiting the vitality of this Niagara of a man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading With an Appreciation by James M. Barrie New York and London Harper & Brothers M.C.M.X.V.I _Nought I did in hate but all in honor!_ The man who never broke his word.