Chapter I

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From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

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

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

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

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading THE CAXTON PRESS NEW YORK.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

divisible by two

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a 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 For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

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

From this reading THE CAXTON PRESS NEW YORK.

someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE CAXTON PRESS NEW YORK.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

make reference to

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a 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 MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

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

From this reading Author of “Beric the Briton,” “Condemned as a Nihilist,” etc.

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

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

widely or fully known

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

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

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

which person or people

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known _History of Greece_, which I have followed closely in my narration.

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

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

a late time of life

From this reading MY DEAR LADS, The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27), and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story.

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 THE CAXTON PRESS NEW YORK.