1881
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From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
1883
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From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
(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 It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
coalitionnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
Cowen
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From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
DENVERnounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
editorshipnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
entertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
at any time
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
farceur
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From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
hobble-de-hoy
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From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
inveterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvetərət/
habitual
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
jokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
merry-maker
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From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
mimicrynounUS /ˈmɪmɪkri/
the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
not any; not one
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
past-master
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From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
an amount of time
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
proprieties
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From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
punctureverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃər/
pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading It was run on a scale of extravagance out of all proportion to its legitimate revenue, its newspaper functions being altogether subordinate to services as a railroad ally and political organ.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the capital of Colorado the most indefatigable merry-maker that ever turned night into day, a past-master in the art of mimicry, the most inveterate practical joker that ever violated the proprieties of friendship, time, and occasion to raise a laugh or puncture a fraud.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN DENVER, 1881-1883 It was in Denver that Eugene Field entered upon and completed the final stage of what may be called the hobble-de-hoy period in his life and literary career.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Field was tempted to go to Denver by the offer of the managing editorship of the Tribune, which was owned and controlled by the railroad and political coalition then dominant in Colorado.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading As his friend of those days, E.D. Cowen, has written, "as a farceur and entertainer no professional could surpass him."
