Chapter IX

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From this reading 451).

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

in actual fact

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

equally

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a biography of yourself

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

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 The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.

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 The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TO MRS.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

Scottish author (1850-1894)

From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

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

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

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

From this reading TO MRS.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

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

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

widely or fully known

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THOMAS STEVENSON This letter tells of the progress of the Portfolio papers called _Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh_, and of preparations for the walking tour narrated in _Travels with a Donkey_.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.

a late time of life

From this reading The late Philip Gilbert Hamerton, editor of the Portfolio and author of _A Painter's Camp in the Highlands_ and of many well-known works on art, landscape, and French social life, was at this time and for many years living at a small chateau near Autun; and the visit here proposed was actually paid and gave great pleasure alike to host and guest (see _P. G. Hamerton, an Autobiography_, etc., p.