Chapter I

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From this reading Published March, 1913.

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From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

serving as an essential component

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

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From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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 NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

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

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

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

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

the aggregate of past events

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://www.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

in a close manner

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

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

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

march in a procession

From this reading Published March, 1913.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

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

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published March, 1913.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.

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From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

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

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

at the time that

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

which person or people

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading See http://www.

a late time of life

From this reading I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years._ THOMAS DIXON.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited:

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

From this reading NEW YORK MARCH 8, 1912 The young editor of _The Daily Eagle and Phoenix_ straightened his tall figure from the pile of papers that smothered his desk, glanced at his foreman who stood waiting, and spoke in the quiet drawl he always used when excited: