Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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

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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

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make a logical or causal connection

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

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United States singer (1918-1990)

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

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English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)

From this reading JOHN BUNYAN.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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of or relating to the sky

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

brought together in one place

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plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

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the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

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of persons; not subject to change

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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

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a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

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the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

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

From this reading Who has not read Pilgrim's Progress?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN BUNYAN.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

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

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who has not read Pilgrim's Progress?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

touching and supported by a surface

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in an original manner

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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something determined in relation to something that includes it

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possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading Who has not read Pilgrim's Progress?

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Who has not read Pilgrim's Progress?

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Who has not read Pilgrim's Progress?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

express in speech

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

migratory

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Who has not, in childhood, followed the wandering Christian on his way to the Celestial City?

at the time that

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.

which person or people

From this reading Who has not read Pilgrim's Progress?

an old form of “would”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Wouldst see A man I' the clouds, and hear him speak to thee?"

a late time of life

From this reading Inscribed as follows, when first collected in book-form:-- To Dr. G. BAILEY, of the National Era, Washington, D. C., these sketches, many of which originally appeared in the columns of the paper under his editorial supervision, are, in their present form, offered as a token of the esteem and confidence which years of political and literary communion have justified and confirmed, on the part of his friend and associate, THE AUTHOR.