Chapter I

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From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

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

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY J. B. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

showing who or what does the action

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marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading WINSTON S. CHURCHILL.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

good weather with comfortable temperatures

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

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

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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

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an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

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From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY J. B. CUSHING & CO., NORWOOD, MASS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

put into print

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

determined

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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

From this reading WINSTON S. CHURCHILL.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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 This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

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

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

in a swift manner

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

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

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania.

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

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

the craft of composing type and printing from it

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not easy to understand or use

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

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

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.

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From this reading WINSTON S. CHURCHILL.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since its first reception was not unfriendly, I resolved to publish it as a book, and I now submit it with considerable trepidation to the judgment or clemency of the public.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This story was written in 1897, and has already appeared in serial form in _Macmillan's Magazine_.