Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

(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 Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Their republication in America he was powerless to prevent.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

yet to be or coming

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

characteristic of a lack of maturity

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

something that is lost

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

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From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

not any; not one

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

relating to or involving money

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

lacking power

From this reading Their republication in America he was powerless to prevent.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Their republication in America he was powerless to prevent.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)

From this reading Their republication in America he was powerless to prevent.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading “Young Mistley” was followed in quick succession by “The Phantom Future,” “Suspense,” and “Prisoners and Captives.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their republication in America he was powerless to prevent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

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

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

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

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

being six more than twenty

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

originality by virtue of being unconventional

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

at the time that

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

during the time that

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

which person or people

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Some years later, considering them crude and immature works, the author, at some difficulty and with no little pecuniary loss, withdrew all these four first books from circulation in England.

produce a literary work

From this reading Messrs. Bentley's reader, in his critique on the book, spoke of its “powerful situations” and unconventionality of treatment: and, while dwelling at much greater length on its failings, declared, in effect, its faults to be the right faults, and added that, if “Young Mistley” was not in itself a good novel, its author was one who might hereafter certainly write good novels.

a late time of life

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.

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

From this reading Henry Seton Merriman published his first novel, “Young Mistley,” in 1888, when he was twenty-six years old.