Chapter I

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From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

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From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

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

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

(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 My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

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From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

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

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

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

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

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

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

a soft partly suppressed laugh

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

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discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

widely known and esteemed

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

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

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

of great significance or value

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading INTRODUCTION.

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

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

used to form the superlative

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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

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

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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and nothing more

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

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someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

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From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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 Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

plural of “tale” — 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 My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

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From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

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

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

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

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

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

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

a vagrant

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

without awareness

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

during the time that

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

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From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.

an increase in width

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

in the company of; together with

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading My private opinion is, that all writers of historical tales should return me thanks if I apologize for them with myself, all in a body, the truer the tale the ampler being the spirit of the apology.

the act of creating written works

From this reading While I have been writing this tale, sometimes in its most important or serious portions, I have been startled by detecting my own mouth widening with an absurd smile, or by hearing a ridiculous chuckle issuing from my own lips, and have suddenly discovered that I was quite unconsciously repeating to myself the famous old Scotch anecdote of the old woman and the Scotch preacher--"That's good, and that's Robertson; and that's good, and that's Chalmers; ... and that's bad, and that's himsel'."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Only an apology for having written this historical tale.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading _Author of "Silverdale Rectory," "Only a Tramp," etc._ New York THOMAS WHITTAKER 2 AND 3, BIBLE HOUSE.