Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading _August 9_.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

(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 "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading _August 9_.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

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 Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

third-person singular of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

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

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

informal terms for a mother

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

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From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

precisely as stated

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

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

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

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

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

in or at the place that

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading I suppose so, for I know what an affectionate family you wore, and how very fond he was of his parents."

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

a late time of life

From this reading "He visited us as often as he could," replied mamma, "but you know that the distance was great, and during the four years that he spent in Poultney, his time was not at his command.

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

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mamma," said Marguerite, looking up from the tea-table where we were all assembled, "did uncle visit you often in Pennsylvania?

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Mr. Greeley visits his Family in Pennsylvania--He expounds Mathematics and Philosophy to his Brother and Sisters--Fishing and Bee Hunting--Forest Fires--A Subsequent Visit--He returns as Editor of the _New Yorker_--He writes the 'Faded Stars'--Characteristics of Mr. Greeley's Brother--His Children--Mr. Greeley's Younger Sisters--Their Education.