Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _November_ 1891.

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

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

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(of mail) marked with a destination

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a fully developed person from maturity onward

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in the past

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

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

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

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

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

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one or some or every or all without specification

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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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relating to or characteristic of art or artists

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

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make a request or demand for something to somebody

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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

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possessive form of “book” — a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

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From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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

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come or bring to a finish or an end

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not accessible to view

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the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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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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providing legal power or sanction

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put up with something or somebody unpleasant

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of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

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every person

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serving or intended to explain or make clear

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plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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about to be mentioned or specified

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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

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occurring every two weeks

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marked by refinement in taste and manners

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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written or drawn or engraved

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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading T.H.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

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on condition that; in the event that

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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 I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

and nothing more

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plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

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most important element

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

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

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belonging to the person speaking

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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

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

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a brief written record

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an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

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the month following October and preceding December

From this reading _November_ 1891.

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

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the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

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a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

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plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

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in an original manner

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

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a separate part of a whole

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something determined in relation to something that includes it

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the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

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plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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a person who enjoys reading

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plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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To recall to mind.

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(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

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a new appraisal or evaluation

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

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serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Explanatory Note to the First Edition The main portion of the following story appeared—with slight modifications—in the _Graphic_ newspaper; other chapters, more especially addressed to adult readers, in the _Fortnightly Review_ and the _National Observer_, as episodic sketches.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Explanatory Note to the First Edition The main portion of the following story appeared—with slight modifications—in the _Graphic_ newspaper; other chapters, more especially addressed to adult readers, in the _Fortnightly Review_ and the _National Observer_, as episodic sketches.

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

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

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 Explanatory Note to the First Edition The main portion of the following story appeared—with slight modifications—in the _Graphic_ newspaper; other chapters, more especially addressed to adult readers, in the _Fortnightly Review_ and the _National Observer_, as episodic sketches.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading T.H.

past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

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

From this reading Explanatory Note to the First Edition The main portion of the following story appeared—with slight modifications—in the _Graphic_ newspaper; other chapters, more especially addressed to adult readers, in the _Fortnightly Review_ and the _National Observer_, as episodic sketches.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

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

From this reading Explanatory Note to the First Edition The main portion of the following story appeared—with slight modifications—in the _Graphic_ newspaper; other chapters, more especially addressed to adult readers, in the _Fortnightly Review_ and the _National Observer_, as episodic sketches.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

showing signs of much wear or use

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

which person or people

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Explanatory Note to the First Edition The main portion of the following story appeared—with slight modifications—in the _Graphic_ newspaper; other chapters, more especially addressed to adult readers, in the _Fortnightly Review_ and the _National Observer_, as episodic sketches.

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

From this reading I will just add that the story is sent out in all sincerity of purpose, as an attempt to give artistic form to a true sequence of things; and in respect of the book’s opinions and sentiments, I would ask any too genteel reader, who cannot endure to have said what everybody nowadays thinks and feels, to remember a well-worn sentence of St. Jerome’s: If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come than that the truth be concealed.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.

a late time of life

From this reading My thanks are tendered to the editors and proprietors of those periodicals for enabling me now to piece the trunk and limbs of the novel together, and print it complete, as originally written two years ago.