Chapter I

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

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

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

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

to gain with effort

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading THE felicity of F. Opper’s caricatures is marvelous.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

gotten under control

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading THE felicity of F. Opper’s caricatures is marvelous.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading THE felicity of F. Opper’s caricatures is marvelous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

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

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

a port and state capital of Tasmania

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

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

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

the sound of laughing

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE felicity of F. Opper’s caricatures is marvelous.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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

From this reading THE felicity of F. Opper’s caricatures is marvelous.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

plural of “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 His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

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

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

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

From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.

belonging to which person

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading See https:// A table of contents for this volume is contained within Volume I.

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 His drawings for the Dinkelspiel stories, by George V. Hobart, in the New York “Morning Journal” have drawn to him the pleased attention of those whom he has caused to laugh at the happy expressions of his characters,—at the ridiculous expressions of the characters,—during Mr. Dinkelspiel’s “gonversationings,” particularly at Mr. Dinkelspiel’s earnest look.