Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

equally

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

greatly pleased

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

a public act of denouncing

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

divisible by two

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

coins made of gold

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

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

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

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

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

to an insufferable degree

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

march in a procession

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

being nothing more than specified

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

not any; not one

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

express in words

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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 Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

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

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

the act of using

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Wych Hazel herself is rich and insufferably pert; her lover, Rollo, Dane, Duke, or Olaf, as he is called indifferently, is rich and in his ways 'masterful.'

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

which person or people

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Susan Warner, 1819-1885 & Anna Warner 1824-1915, The Gold of Chickaree (1876), Putnam's edition 1876 _The Gold of Chickaree_ seen by _The Atlantic monthly_, Volume 39, Issue 233, March 1877, pp. 370-371 "It is said to criticise _The Gold of Chickaree_, or stories like it, without making use of such violent methods as excite the scorn of those who criticise the critics.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading The earlier novel ends with the engagement of these two, and here is described their sudden marriage, which they forebore announcing even to their guests at dinner, who were unexpectedly delighted by witnessing this wedding later in the evening.

having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful

From this reading They say mere denunciation is of no service and should never be employed; as if there were not too many books already without truth or beauty, which cry aloud for some one to point out in print, as every one does in conversation, their utter worthlessness.

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From this reading _The Gold of Chickaree_ is a continuation of _Wych Hazel_, and the two stories are as much alike as two halves of a slate pencil.