Chapter VIII

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From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

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From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

(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 "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading Gilbert and Sullivan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

taking care or paying attention

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to create a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading Gilbert and Sullivan.

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From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

sing with closed lips

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

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

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

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From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

someone who wastes time

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a form of address for a man

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

possessive form of “music” — an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

not any; not one

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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From this reading _The Pirates of Penzance_.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading _The Pirates of Penzance_.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading Gilbert and Sullivan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

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

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

of or relating to the theater

From this reading I played in comparatively few amateur theatrical performances--half a dozen, at the outside.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."

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

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

make whistling sounds

From this reading "Then I can hum a fugue, of which I've heard the music's _din afore_, and whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense, _Pinafore_."

which person or people

From this reading I played John Chodd, jun., in _Society_, at the old Gallery of Illustration, in 1868; and, singularly enough, one of my critics was Mr. W. S. Gilbert, who, under the heading of "The Theatrical Lounger," in _The Illustrated Times_, said: "Mr. Grossmith has comic powers of no mean order; and his idea of John Chodd, carefully modelled on Mr. Clarke, had, nevertheless, an amusing originality of its own."