Chapter I

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From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

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

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

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From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

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From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

plural of “editor” — 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 Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

third-person singular of “entitle” — give the right to

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

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From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

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From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

an impudent statement

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

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

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

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

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

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From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

of less size or importance

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

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

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

and nothing more

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

plural of “rime” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

have in common

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Be that as it may, the editors and publishers of "The Saturday Evening Post," "Success" and "Ainslee's," and, in a lesser degree, "Metropolitan," "Independent," "Booklovers'" and "New York Herald" share with the author the reproach of first promoting their publicity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

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

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading "Chronicles of the Little Tot" "Told to the Little Tot" "Rimes to Be Read" Etc.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Anticipating the intelligent critic of "Impertinent Poems," it may well be remarked that the chief impertinence is in calling them poems.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading That they are now willing to further reduce their share of the burden by dividing it with the present publishers entitles them to the thanks of the author and the gratitude of the book-buying public.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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 _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.

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From this reading _Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow, or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts But only--how did you die?_ New York Dodge Publishing Company 220 East 23rd Street A PRE-IMPERTINENCE.