Chapter I

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WALKING-STICK PAPERS," "BOOTH TARKINGTON," "JOYCE KILMER: A MEMOIR," "BROOME STREET STRAWS," ETC.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

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

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

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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WALKING-STICK PAPERS," "BOOTH TARKINGTON," "JOYCE KILMER: A MEMOIR," "BROOME STREET STRAWS," ETC.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading For permission to reprint the opening paper _The Bookman_ is to blame.

a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading For permission to reprint the opening paper _The Bookman_ is to blame.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

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showing who or what does the action

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occurring at or forming an end or termination

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a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

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plural of “em” — a quad with a square body

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plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

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deserving of respect or high regard

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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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a deliberate act of omission

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

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

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

From this reading For permission to reprint the opening paper _The Bookman_ is to blame.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

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

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a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

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

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WALKING-STICK PAPERS," "BOOTH TARKINGTON," "JOYCE KILMER: A MEMOIR," "BROOME STREET STRAWS," ETC.

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

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

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

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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

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an open or empty space in or between things

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

in an original manner

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in other respects or ways

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WALKING-STICK PAPERS," "BOOTH TARKINGTON," "JOYCE KILMER: A MEMOIR," "BROOME STREET STRAWS," ETC.

approval to do something

From this reading For permission to reprint the opening paper _The Bookman_ is to blame.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ These little what-you-call-'ems, with the exception of the opening one and the concluding ones, all appeared originally in the Saturday Magazine of the New York _Evening Post_.

past form of “print” — put into print

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a firm in the publishing business

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading For permission to reprint the opening paper _The Bookman_ is to blame.

past form of “reprint” — print anew

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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

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plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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

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

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

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

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characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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employed in accomplishing something

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WALKING-STICK PAPERS," "BOOTH TARKINGTON," "JOYCE KILMER: A MEMOIR," "BROOME STREET STRAWS," ETC.

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

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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which person or people

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

in the company of; together with

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the act of creating written works

From this reading I knew a man who used to do some writing, more or less of it--articles and essays and little sketches and things like that--and he went to another man who was a publisher.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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