Chapter IV

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From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

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

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

in addition

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

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

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

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

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

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From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE EARLY HOLLAND PERIOD.

one or the other of two

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

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

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

factory where metal castings are produced

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

plural of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

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

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading THE EARLY HOLLAND PERIOD.

plural of “humorist” — someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

the literary culture

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

the force of workers available

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

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

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

not any; not one

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

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From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

an amount of time

From this reading THE EARLY HOLLAND PERIOD.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

in a rigid manner

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

an educational institution

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

make square

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

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

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading THE EARLY HOLLAND PERIOD.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

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

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading The _Ledger_ principles were observed here to a certain extent, but were not enforced as rigidly as they were by Mr. Bonner in his own establishment.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that at this time no signatures were allowed in the Harpers’ publications, and the matter published in the _Monthly_ was either of foreign manufacture or else prepared in the Franklin Square Foundry by poets employed by the week at fair but not exorbitant wages.

at the time that

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.

which person or people

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The literary field was then occupied by the poets, humorists, and essayists of the Pfaff school, dwelling under the perpetual shadow of the Bonnerian maxims, and the occasional one of pecuniary depression; also a few men of the James Parton type who knew not Bohemia, and women writers like Mrs. Dallas.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading When, near the close of the year 1870, Dr. J. G. Holland started _Scribner’s Monthly_, American letters entered upon a new stage of its development.