Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

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

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

let have

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

excessively quick

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

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

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

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

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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 RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

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

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Many believed him and as a consequence our hero took but few orders.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

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From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

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

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

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

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading On Tuesday Frank did not see or hear much of the rival book agent, but on Wednesday morning he heard that Grant Deems had visited several houses and said the Vincent publications were far inferior to those he was selling.

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

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

at the time that

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE RIVAL BOOK AGENT AS ill luck would have it the firm Grant Deems represented published a health book, a cattle and poultry book and a set of famous novels, similar, in many respects, to those issued by Mr. Vincent.

but in spite of that

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading As said before, the works were inferior in every way to those put out by the New York publisher, yet a hasty glance would give one the opinion that one line of works was about as good as the other.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Mr. Deems, I hear you have been talking strongly against my books,” said Frank, when he met the rival agent that evening.