Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

concurrence of opinion

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

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

From this reading Author of "The Visionary," etc. etc.

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

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

terminate

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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From this reading Author of "The Visionary," etc. etc.

communicated in words

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

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From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

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From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "The Visionary," etc. etc.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

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

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

without much difficulty

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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 Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

an idea that is suggested

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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 They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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

From this reading Author of "The Visionary," etc. etc.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

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

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading Author of "The Visionary," etc. etc.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It is in accordance with this suggestion that the present volume makes its appearance.

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

From this reading They were accustomed to have tales of sea-life from his pen, and could not readily be persuaded that another sphere of life might afford equal scope for his talent.

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In taking Christiania life for the subject of "Livsslaven," Jonas Lie attempted for the second time to break down the preconceived opinion of critics, that such a subject did not come within his province.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

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

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by Jessie Muir In a review which appeared in the _Athenaeum_, of a translation of one of Jonas Lie's earlier works--"Den Fremsynte" ("The Visionary")--the reviewer expressed a hope that I would follow up that translation with "an English version of Lie's 'Livsslaven,' that intensely tragic and pathetic story of suffering and wrong."