Chapter VI

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

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

in the past

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

(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 Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

in addition

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

of short duration or distance

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a period of 100 years

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

the first light of day

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

never dying

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

a period of 10 years

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

exercising influence or control

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

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From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

ranking above all others

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

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

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

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

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

and nothing more

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

in a literal sense

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

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

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a brief written record

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

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

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

and nothing more

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

an amount of time

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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 When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

an educational institution

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

with skill

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

in the near future

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

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 I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

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From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

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

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

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

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

without question

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

look attentively

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

at the time that

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

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

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

which person or people

From this reading When the good Dr. Holland passed away, his mantle descended upon the shoulders of Mr. R. U. Johnson, the foremost of his disciples, and one who had literally sat at the feet of the great master of the eighth decade of the present century, and learned from his lips the deathless principles of modern magazine editing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since then Mr. Johnson has, in his capacity of associate editor of the _Century Magazine_, so skillfully blended the methods of the canny Scotch _Ledger_ editor with those of Dr. Holland that he has not only kept his own periodical well in the lead, but has also set the pace for American literature and compelled his rivals to watch his movements at all times with the closest care, and frequently to imitate him.

showing curiosity

From this reading I had placed in the hands of a literary friend--now well known as one of the most successful of the modern school of story-writers--the manuscript of a story which dealt with the criminal life of the lower east side of the town, and was wondering how soon I was to awake and find myself famous when my manuscript was returned to me with a brief note from my friend, in which he said:

the act of creating written works

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.

a late time of life

From this reading I first heard of the existence of Mr. Johnson, who is unquestionably the one dominant figure in American literature of to-day, about fourteen years ago, just as I was beginning to learn something about the trade of writing.