Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

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

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

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

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

(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 Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

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

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

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

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

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From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

a period of 100 years

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

in a convenient manner

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

set up or found

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

engage in

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

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 Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

fictional character created by Charles Dickens; an eternal optimist

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

used to form the superlative

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

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From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

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 Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

by chance

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

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

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

witty remark

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

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

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

the act of using

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

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

From this reading His knowledge of song and ballad literature was extraordinary, and he did not fail to make good use of it.

(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 Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

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

From this reading These songs may be conveniently divided into three classes, the first containing the national and popular airs of the eighteenth century, of which 'Rule Britannia' and 'Sally in our Alley' are notable examples.

during the time that

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not only are the quotations always well chosen and to the point, but the use of them has greatly added to the interest of such characters as Swiveller, Micawber, Cuttle, and many others, all of whom are of a very musical turn of mind.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Many of these are referred to in the following pages, while a full list will be found on pp. 135-163.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading SONGS AND SOME SINGERS The numerous songs and vocal works referred to by Dickens in his novels and other writings furnish perhaps the most interesting, certainly the most instructive, branch of this subject.