Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

(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 A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

wildly; without self-control

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

capable of wounding

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

gotten under control

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

one who disparages or belittles the worth of something

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

related to or involving literary fiction

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

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From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

set up or found

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

yet to be or coming

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

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

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

not any; not one

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

by chance

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

expecting the worst possible outcome

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

giving satisfaction

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

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

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

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

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The other detractor found no particular fault with the book, but thought the writer somewhat _lacking in high invention_, _i.e._, in imaginative power.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading _Author of “Afloat in a Gipsy Van,” “Jethou, or Crusoe Life in the Channel Islands,” “Life on the Broads,” etc._ PREFACE.

precisely as stated

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

at the time that

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

which person or people

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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From this reading But, as he unwittingly helped the sale of the first edition of _Jethou_, I thank the wielder of this biting pen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading One of the adverse critics, who must have been troubled with liver complaint in some form, took a pessimistic view of my work, doubting the facts contained in the book, and--in a literary sense--running amuck with the fictional portions.

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

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A year or two since, when I wrote _Jethou; or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles_, I received a large number of press reviews and criticisms, all but two of which were of a very satisfactory and encouraging tone, and spoke so flatteringly of my future career as a writer of fiction, as to cause a blush--perhaps of modesty--perhaps of hope--to suffuse my lily cheek.