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 A Romance of City Life.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

in actual fact

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

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

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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

From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

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

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

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

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

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From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

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

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A Romance of City Life.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

have the idea for

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

dearly loved

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

inappropriate to reality or facts

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

show in, or as in, a picture

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

true confidential information

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

serving or intended to explain or make clear

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

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

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

look with amazement; look stupidly

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

a long fixed look

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

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From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

not accessible to view

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

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From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

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

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A Romance of City Life.

small in range or scope

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

come together

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

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

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

used to form the superlative

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

not any; not one

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Romance of City Life.

on one occasion

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

plural of “page” — 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 Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

continue talking

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

bring forth or yield

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

pay back

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading A Romance of City Life.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

the place where some action occurs

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

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 The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

plural of “tale” — 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 BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

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

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

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

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

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

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

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

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading With these remarks, preliminary and explanatory, I proceed at once to draw the curtain, and unfold the opening scene of my drama.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A Cherub-hydra round us dost thou gape, And mould to every taste, thy dear, delusive shape."

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

moral weakness

From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "Ah, Vice! how soft are thy voluptuous ways!

(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 It certainly shall not prove inferior to any of its predecessors in the variety of its incidents or the interest of its details; and as a _romance of city life_, it will amply repay the perusal of all country readers, as well as those who reside in cities.

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

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

during the time that

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

which person or people

From this reading While boyish blood is mantling, who can 'scape The fascination of thy magic gaze?

to a great degree

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The most favorable reception which my former humble productions have met with, at the hands of a kind and indulgent public, will, I trust, justify the hope that the present Tale may meet with similar encouragement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Believing as I do that the romance of reality--the details of common, everyday life--the secret history of things hidden from the public gaze, but of the existence of which there can be no manner of doubt--are endowed with a more powerful and absorbing interest than any extravagant flight of imagination can be, it shall be my aim in the following pages to adhere as closely as possible to truth and reality; and to depict scenes and adventures which have actually occurred, and which have come to my knowledge in the course of an experience no means limited--an experience replete with facilities for acquiring a perfect insight into human nature, and a knowledge of the many secret springs of human action.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading BYRON'S CHILDE HAROLD I conceive it to be a prominent fault of most of the tales of fiction that are written and published at the present day, that they are not sufficiently _natural_--their style is too much exaggerated--and in aiming to produce startling effects, they depart too widely from the range of probability to engage the undivided interest of the enlightened and judicious reader.