Chapter VII

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

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From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

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From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a large number or amount

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

the act of departing

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

plural of “granny” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

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

From this reading WOMAN’S INFLUENCE IN THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading WOMAN’S INFLUENCE IN THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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From this reading WOMAN’S INFLUENCE IN THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

the literary culture

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

the force of workers available

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

not any; not one

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

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

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

something that results

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

an amount of time

From this reading WOMAN’S INFLUENCE IN THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

lacking wit or imagination

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a person who buys

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

comparative of “silly” — ludicrous, foolish

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading WOMAN’S INFLUENCE IN THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

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

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

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

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

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

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

male cat

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

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

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

at the time that

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

which person or people

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

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

From this reading WOMAN’S INFLUENCE IN THE JOHNSONIAN PERIOD.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I have read dozens of books of this sort, and have often wondered at the uniform ignorance and stupidity which characterized them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was a time when I wondered who bought these books, for no young man on the threshold of life would be seen reading one of them.

produce a literary work

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I know now that they are not written to suit the tastes of the young men themselves, but of the old grannies who will buy one at Christmas-time as a present for Bob or Tom or Bill.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It seems to me that so long as a literary man can hold a pen in his hand there is no danger of his going to the poorhouse; for when he becomes too old to give satisfaction as a reporter, or too prosy and stupid to write essays on “The Probable Outcome of the Briggs Controversy” for the religious journals, he can always find a purchaser for a series of _Letters to a Young Man on the Threshold of Life_, and the sillier the letters the greater will be their success.