Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

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

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a woman author

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It needed no effort for that face to knock off a masterpiece.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It needed no effort for that face to knock off a masterpiece.

an ornamental facade

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

plural of “guarantee” — a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading It needed no effort for that face to knock off a masterpiece.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading It needed no effort for that face to knock off a masterpiece.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It needed no effort for that face to knock off a masterpiece.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

not any; not one

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

by chance

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

inspiring awe

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

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

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

carried out without aid or assistance

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

the act of using

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

at the time that

From this reading It probably represents precisely how she looked when she finished a chapter.

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

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

which person or people

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

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

From this reading This is no portrait of a writer who had to burn the oil at midnight (indeed there is documentary evidence that she was hauled off to bed every evening at six): it has an air of careless power; there is a complacency about it that by the severe might perhaps be called smugness.

a late time of life

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Effort," however, is an absurd word to use, as you may see by studying the triumphant countenance of the child herself, which is here reproduced as frontispiece to her sublime work.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The "owner of the copyright" guarantees that "The Young Visiters" is the unaided effort in fiction of an authoress of nine years.