Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

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

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

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

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

without doubt or question

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

properly deserved

From this reading Not less strange is the fact that Buel thought Hodden’s success well deserved.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

at any time

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

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

From this reading Not less strange is the fact that Buel thought Hodden’s success well deserved.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He would have felt honoured by the touch of Hodden’s hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

in an unproductive manner

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He would have felt honoured by the touch of Hodden’s hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

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

From this reading He would have felt honoured by the touch of Hodden’s hand.

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

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading He would have felt honoured by the touch of Hodden’s hand.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

without law or control

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not less strange is the fact that Buel thought Hodden’s success well deserved.

one who writes novels

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Not less strange is the fact that Buel thought Hodden’s success well deserved.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He would have felt honoured by the touch of Hodden’s hand.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

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

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading Not less strange is the fact that Buel thought Hodden’s success well deserved.

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

From this reading It seems strange in the light of our after-knowledge that there ever was a day when Hodden’s books were selling by the thousand, and Buel was tramping the streets of London fruitlessly searching for a publisher.

at the time that

From this reading Now, when each man’s place in literature is so clearly defined, it seems ridiculous to state that there was a time when Kenan Buel thought J. Lawless Hodden a great novelist.

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

From this reading One would have imagined that Buel’s keen insight into human nature would have made such a mistake impossible, but it must be remembered that Buel was always more or less of a hero-worshipper.