Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

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

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

in addition

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

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From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

a biography of yourself

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

plural of “autograph” — something written by one's own hand

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

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From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

a youthful male person

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

a person who collects things

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

third-person singular of “covet” — wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

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

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

promote the growth of

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

highest in quality

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

something written by hand

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

-ing form of “harp” — come back to

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

habitual

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

immediately past

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

express or signify by nodding

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

on one occasion

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

and nothing more

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

the act of punishing

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

rule of personal conduct

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

the act of receiving

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

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

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

in the direction of

From this reading He was an inveterate autograph-hunter, and toward the close of his life he paid the penalty of harping on the joys of the collector by the receipt of a perfect avalanche of requests for autographs and extracts from his poems in his own handwriting.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

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

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

which person or people

From this reading Early in his career he was the victim of that craze that covets the signatures and manuscript sentiments of persons who have achieved distinction, which later he did so much to foster by precept and practice.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

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

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading HIS "AUTO-ANALYSIS" In the introduction I have said that if Eugene Field had only written his autobiography, as was once his intention, it would probably have been one of the greatest works of fiction by an American.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The importunities of this last class of admirers became so numerous that during the winter of 1894 he wrote and had printed what he called his "Auto-Analysis."

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From this reading The nature of his most popular verses also excited widespread curiosity as to the life, habits, and views of the author of "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."