Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

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

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

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From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

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

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

show off

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

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a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

a card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

being one more than seven

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

being two more than fifty

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

barely satisfying a lower standard

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

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From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

ten 10s

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

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

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

a small worthless amount

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

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

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

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

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

not any; not one

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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 My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

serving as an introduction or preface

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

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

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.

restricted to something

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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 My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)

From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

the words of something written

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

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

From this reading My Publishers ask of me a couple of pages of matter to precede this Tale.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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From this reading By MAJOR RICHARDSON, AUTHOR OF "WACOUSTA," "HARDSCRABBLE," "ECARTE," "JACK BRAG IN SPAIN," "TECUMSEH," &c.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is scarcely necessary to state, that the whole of the text approaches so nearly to Historical fact, that any other preface than that which admits the introduction of but one strictly fictitious character--Maria Heywood--in the book, must be, in a great degree, supererogatory.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York PREFATORY INSCRIPTION.

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

From this reading NEW YORK: H. LONG AND BROTHER, No. 43 ANN STREET.