1920
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From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
1921
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From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
1st
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From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
2nd
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From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
censorshipnounUS /ˈsensərʃɪp/
counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
unvarying in nature
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
at any time
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
Feby
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From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
forewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
brought together in one place
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
liegemannoun
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
come together
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
NovnounUS /noʊv/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
and nothing more
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
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 They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
SubscribernounUS /səbˈskraɪbər/
someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
precisely as stated
From this reading And they are dedicated to those two splendid and long-suffering friends, "Constant Reader" and "Old Subscriber," by their very grateful liegeman, the author.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The author, however, is quite conscious of the many defects of these sketches, and only hopes that in book form they will meet with the indulgence which greeted their original appearance.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 1st Edition, Nov., 1920 2nd Edition, Feby., 1921 It is with extreme diffidence that the author presents—but then is any healthy author ever really as modest as he makes himself out in his foreword?
wouldn't
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From this reading Probably not, or there wouldn’t be any book.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
a late time of life
From this reading They have been gathered from the pages of _Toronto Saturday Night_ and are here reprinted, through the courtesy of the publisher and editor, with such additions and alterations as have been suggested by the increasing years and wisdom of the writer—and the removal of the censorship.
