Chapter I · Chapter 1

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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From this reading WILLIAM BRIGGS, WESLEY BUILDINGS.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading WILLIAM BRIGGS, WESLEY BUILDINGS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading C. W. COATES, MONTREAL, QUE.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

From this reading C. W. COATES, MONTREAL, QUE.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

being one more than seven

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading S. F. HUESTIS, HALIFAX, N.S.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading S. F. HUESTIS, HALIFAX, N.S.

possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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From this reading S. F. HUESTIS, HALIFAX, N.S.

ten 10s

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

express grief verbally

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading C. W. COATES, MONTREAL, QUE.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading S. F. HUESTIS, HALIFAX, N.S.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

being five more than ninety

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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From this reading C. W. COATES, MONTREAL, QUE.

in the order given

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading S. F. HUESTIS, HALIFAX, N.S.

a sponge cake baked in a ring mold

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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 _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

plural of “tale” — 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 liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading C. W. COATES, MONTREAL, QUE.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading WILLIAM BRIGGS, WESLEY BUILDINGS.

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

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.

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From this reading WILLIAM BRIGGS, WESLEY BUILDINGS.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, by WILLIAM BRIGGS, Toronto, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading _For liberty to issue these stories in present form the author has to thank_ THE YOUTHS' COMPANION, _Boston; the proprietors of "Two Tales," in which "Old Man Savarin" and "Great Godfrey's Lament" first appeared; and "Harper's Weekly" and Mr. S. S. McClure's syndicate of newspapers, which, respectively, first published "The Privilege of the Limits" and "John Bedell"_.