Chapter I

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From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

having authority or ascendancy or influence

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

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

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

of short duration or distance

From this reading This is the object of the following brief narrative.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

a person who is in charge

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

make right or correct

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This is the object of the following brief narrative.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

a message received and understood

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

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

From this reading This is the object of the following brief narrative.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

and nothing more

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

staying power

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

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

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

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 This is the object of the following brief narrative.

as might be expected

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

not any; not one

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

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From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

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From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading This is the object of the following brief narrative.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

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From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

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From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

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

From this reading This is the object of the following brief narrative.

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

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.

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

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

at the time that

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

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

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

during the time that

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Seas, The Days Work, Etc._ Initial for "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo" 213 A picture of Old Man Kangaroo when he was the Different Animal with four short legs 215 Old Man Kangaroo at five in the afternoon, when he had got his beautiful hind legs just as Big God Nqong had promised 217

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It seems, then, worth while, in order to prevent false or mistaken reports from being accepted as trustworthy, and in order to provide for the public such information concerning Mr. Kipling as it has a right to possess, that a correct and authoritative statement of the chief events in his life should be given to it.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY CHARLES ELIOT NORTON The deep and widespread interest which the writings of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have excited has naturally led to curiosity concerning their author and to a desire to know the conditions of his life.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Much has been written about him which has had little or no foundation in truth.