Chapter I

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From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

comparative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

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

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

divisible by two

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

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

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

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

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

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

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

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From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

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

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

not any; not one

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

the local environment

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

go across or through

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

as yourself

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

in the recent past

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

highest in quality

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION METHUEN & CO LTD.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

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

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

not known or well known

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

precisely as stated

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading His connection, moreover, with Imperial Finance has, through the medium of the Press, lent a very general interest to his name even in those parts of London with which he was personally unfamiliar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.

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

From this reading Mr Burden’s public position, combined with his sterling piety and considerable wealth, would alone merit such recognition: to these must be added the fact that he was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Surrey.

the act of creating written works

From this reading I am well aware that the task of writing this history could have fallen into abler hands, but it could have been achieved by no one more devoted to his subject, or more familiar with the final catastrophe of this singularly beautiful and modest life.

but in spite of that

From this reading 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON _First Published_ _September 1904_ _Second Edition_ _December 1904_ _Third Edition (2s. net)_ _April 1915_ HERBERT A. L. FISHER INTRODUCTION Though no prominent citizen is now-a-days permitted to pass “beyond the veil” without an account of him being drawn up for posterity, yet books of this sort have recently grown so common that some warrant for the publication of a new biography may well be demanded.