Chapter I

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From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

later than; following

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

(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 AUTHOR OF 'ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN' ETC.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Columba and Eridanus

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

possessive form of “chambers” — English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

possessive form of “collins” — English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN' ETC.

the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN' ETC.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

the force of workers available

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN' ETC.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

not any; not one

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

a brief written record

From this reading NOTE.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN' ETC.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

the act of using

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

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From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading _Sunt geminae Somni portae: quarum altera fertur Cornea, qua veris facilis datur exitus umbris: Altera candenti perfecta nitens elephanto: Sed falsa ad caelum mittunt insomnia manes._ VIRGIL, _AEn._ VI.

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

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Author communicated with Mr. Collins's representatives, and has to thank them for making no opposition to the use of this title.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading After this novel was commenced in _Chambers's Journal_ it was discovered that the title had already been used by the late Mr. Mortimer Collins, for a novel published in the year 1865.