1852
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From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
1872
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From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
76
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From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
Appleton's
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From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
by-productnoun
a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
put or send forth
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
deem to be
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
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)
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
editorialsnounUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəlz/
plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
foundingnounUS /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/
the condition of bearing fruit
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
hold firmly
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
on one occasion
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
cut with a saw
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
self-madeadjective
having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
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 He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In 1872, he became Editor of _Appleton's Journal_, and it is to the files of this magazine we must turn to extract his frank reaction to the theatre of his day.
accept gladly
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
(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 Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bunce was a self-made man, with an excellent grasp of literature, which served him well in his various literary ventures.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It may be that his "Love in '76" was a by-product of a book written by him, in 1852, and called "Romance of the Revolution."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote novels, stories, essays, editorials, everything to win him the name of journalist; once he had a publishing house of his own, doing business under the firm name of Bunce & Co. He was always cordial toward every move to further the literary interest of the country, and was among the first to welcome the founding of the Authors Club.
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 mind was cast in channels of originality, and the history of book publishing in New York must needs consider the numerous suggestions, which, as literary adviser at different times for the houses of Harper and Appleton, he saw to successful fruition.
