Chapter I

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

in addition

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

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_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a social unit living together

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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From this reading To this influence we owe "The Mysterious Island" and "Godfrey Morgan."

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

ten 10s

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

not perishable

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading To this influence we owe "The Mysterious Island" and "Godfrey Morgan."

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading To this influence we owe "The Mysterious Island" and "Godfrey Morgan."

of an obscure nature

From this reading To this influence we owe "The Mysterious Island" and "Godfrey Morgan."

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

and nothing more

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading To this influence we owe "The Mysterious Island" and "Godfrey Morgan."

by chance

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a human being

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

plural of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

express in words

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

an educational institution

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

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_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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 _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

precisely as stated

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To this influence we owe "The Mysterious Island" and "Godfrey Morgan."

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ In a long preface to the original French edition of this story--too long to be given in full here--M. Jules Verne tells how the stories of "Robinson Crusoe" and "The Swiss Family Robinson" were the books of his childhood, and of the imperishable impression they made upon his mind.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

which person or people

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CASTAWAYS OF THE FLAG," "THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD," ETC.

a late time of life

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

but in spite of that

From this reading There were also "The Robinsons at School" and "Two Years' Holidays," which have not yet appeared in English form.

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

From this reading They influenced his bent in literature to a very marked extent--not only the two books named, but imitations such as "The Twelve-Year-old Robinson," "The Robinson of the Desert," and "The Adventures of Robert Robert," half-forgotten, perhaps now completely forgotten, French stories for young readers, and an island story of Fenimore Cooper's, "The Crater," which it is safe to say has not been read by one person for every hundred who have rejoiced in the great Leatherstocking series.