Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

(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 My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

characteristic of the present

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

plural of “controversy” — a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

your usual mood

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

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 I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

to come or go into

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

incapable of change

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

in an intellectual manner

From this reading My relations with Bryant were intellectually profitable to me.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

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

From this reading My relations with Bryant were intellectually profitable to me.

used to form the superlative

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

as might be expected

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

not any; not one

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading My relations with Bryant were intellectually profitable to me.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading My relations with Bryant were intellectually profitable to me.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

in or at that place or location

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

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

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

(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 He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

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

From this reading My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.

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

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

which person or people

From this reading He was a man who enjoyed the highest consideration amongst our contemporary journalists,--of inflexible integrity in politics as well as in business affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JOURNALISM Given a disposition to enter into controversies on art questions, provoked by the general incompetence of the newspaper critics of that day, and the fact that there was at that time no publication in America devoted to the interests of art, it happened naturally that I was drawn into correspondence with the journals on art questions, and easily made for myself a certain reputation in this field.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I obtained the position of fine-art editor of the "Evening Post," then edited by W.C. Bryant, a position which did not interfere with my work in the studio.

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 My duties on the paper were light and pecuniarily of no importance, though the "Post" was the journal which, of all the New York dailies, paid most attention to art, and had the highest authority in questions of culture.