Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

achieved or reached

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

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

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

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

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

the state of being with someone

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

being joined in close association

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

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

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

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From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

a search for knowledge

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was his intention to prepare a newspaper sketch of the trip.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

engage in

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

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

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

Swedish operatic soprano who played Wagnerian roles (born in 1918)

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

plural of “pilgrimage” — a journey to a sacred place

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

a predisposition in favor of something

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It was his intention to prepare a newspaper sketch of the trip.

used primarily as eating apples

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading It was his intention to prepare a newspaper sketch of the trip.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

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

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The story of how he ingratiated himself into the good graces of Christine Nilsson, at the expense of a rival newspaper, may be of interest before taking a final farewell of the episodes connected with his life in Colorado.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

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

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was his intention to prepare a newspaper sketch of the trip.

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

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

at the time that

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

which person or people

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RELATIONS WITH STAGE FOLK Reference has been made to Field's predilection for the theatrical profession and to his fondness for the companionship of those who had attained prominence in it.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading When Madame Nilsson was journeying overland in her special drawing-room car with Henry Abbey, Marcus Meyer, and Charles Mathews, Field wrote to Omaha, anticipating their arrival there, to make inquiry as to how the party employed the dull hours of travel so as to interest the erratic prima donna.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading During his stay in Denver he had established friendly, and in some instances intimate, relations with the star actors who included that city in the circuit of their yearly pilgrimages.