Chapter I

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

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

how long something has existed

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

in addition

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

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

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

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

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

eagerly desirous

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

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

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

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in or to or toward a former location

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

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

the supreme effort one can make

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

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

a youthful male person

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plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

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rid of obstructions

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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

calling up a spirit or devil

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

a natural object that covers or envelops

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an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

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having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Well, that is what I have done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

a former English silver coin worth four pennies

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

plural of “gag” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

obtain

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

a farewell remark

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From this reading Like Topsy, the book “growed.”

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

dependent upon or characterized by chance

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES PAGE Work as a telegraph messenger boy--First attempts at “public” entertainment--Small but appreciative audiences--I introduce the cycle to the post office--Christmas-boxing on my own-- I am rewarded with the “Order of the Sack”--Hard times--A home-made conjuring

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

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Well, that is what I have done.

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

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

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

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

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

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

characteristic of humanity

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

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

From this reading Well, that is what I have done.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

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

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

a single distinct event

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

cause to come to know personally

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

From this reading Well, that is what I have done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

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to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

tell false information to for fun

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the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Topsy, the book “growed.”

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

the act that results in something coming to be

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

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

a person who carries a message

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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

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

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not any; not one

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

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

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any cohesive unit such as a military company

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES PAGE Work as a telegraph messenger boy--First attempts at “public” entertainment--Small but appreciative audiences--I introduce the cycle to the post office--Christmas-boxing on my own-- I am rewarded with the “Order of the Sack”--Hard times--A home-made conjuring

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From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

approval to do something

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

affix in a public place or for public notice

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for the most part

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

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a public act of violence by an unruly mob

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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES PAGE Work as a telegraph messenger boy--First attempts at “public” entertainment--Small but appreciative audiences--I introduce the cycle to the post office--Christmas-boxing on my own-- I am rewarded with the “Order of the Sack”--Hard times--A home-made conjuring

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

cut with a saw

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

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From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES PAGE Work as a telegraph messenger boy--First attempts at “public” entertainment--Small but appreciative audiences--I introduce the cycle to the post office--Christmas-boxing on my own-- I am rewarded with the “Order of the Sack”--Hard times--A home-made conjuring

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From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

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 This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

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crush together or collapse

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

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

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

in or at that place or location

From this reading An incident recalled here, a story remembered there, has been jotted down at haphazard as the mood seized me.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

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

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

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From this reading Like Topsy, the book “growed.”

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

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a vagrant

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

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of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading game and gain a friend--“A quick way of making money”--Learning to be a street patterer --Tricks of the showman’s trade--Nearly a riot--Jimmy grows anxious--Good-bye to London once more--A new pitch--And the beginning of a new life 3

accept gladly

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, that is what I have done.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Well, that is what I have done.

plural of “wheeze” — breathing with a husky or whistling sound

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

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

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

in the company of; together with

From this reading This is primarily the story of my life, interspersed with various anecdotes, “wheezes,” and “gags,” pertaining to a profession concerning the real inside of which the public is mostly ignorant.

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

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vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading outfit--On tramp to Southend--Busking on the sands--Wrathful “niggers”--“Stage” fright--“Best clear, kid”--I clear--On the road back to London--Hunger and thirst--Four shows for fourpence--A “welcome” home--No food in the house and the brokers in--“Covering the spot”--Jimmy Jennings--I win watches--Beat a

produce a literary work

From this reading It has been said that any man of mature age could write at least one interesting book, if he confined himself to relating his own experiences.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading I may add that the incidents recorded in Chapters XIV. and XV., as also the human telescope story in Chapter XIII., first saw the light in the _Strand Magazine_, to the Editor of which periodical I am indebted for permission to reproduce them here.