Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

later than; following

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

(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 _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

any person at all

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

any thing at all

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

a university in England

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

any large and important church

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

profound scholarly knowledge

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

only a very short time before

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

as might be expected

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

and nothing more

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

a chain of mountains between France and Spain

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

repeat a passage from

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

in the near future

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

not in physical motion

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

plural of “story” — 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 _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

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

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

precisely as stated

From this reading St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagnères-de-Luchon.

a town of Denmark in north central Jutland

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists.

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

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

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

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

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

From this reading As for the fragments of ostensible erudition which are scattered about my pages, hardly anything in them is not pure invention; there never was, naturally, any such book as that which I quote in “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”.

during the time that

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

make whistling sounds

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

which person or people

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book” was written in 1894 and printed soon after in the _National Review_, “Lost Hearts” appeared in the _Pall Mall Magazine_; of the next five stories, most of which were read to friends at Christmas-time at King’s College, Cambridge, I only recollect that I wrote “Number 13” in 1899, while “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas” was composed in the summer of 1904.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You” I had Felixstowe in mind.