Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

(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 At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

in addition

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

marked by or capable of arousing controversy

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

a small house with a single story

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

English essayist (1775-1834)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

to come or go into

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

at a previous time

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

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

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

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

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

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

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the literary culture

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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 _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

in minute detail

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

an angry dispute

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.

term of address for a man

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

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

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

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

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

(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 At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

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

From this reading At this distance of time it is impossible to specify the authors of all the various papers which gave a tone to the Magazine; but as this publication forms, in fact, the great foundation of Lamb's fame, I think it well to enter somewhat minutely into its constitution and character.

which person or people

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

belonging to which person

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _London Magazine.--Contributors.--Transfer of Magazine.--Monthly Dinners and Visitors.--Colebrook Cottage.--Lamb's Walks.--Essays of Elia: Their Excellence and Character.--Enlarged Acquaintance.--Visit to Paris.--Miss Isola.--Quarrel with Southey.--Leaves India House.--Leisure.--Amicus Rediviuus.--Edward Irving._ The "London Magazine" was established in January, 1820, the publishers being Messrs. Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and its editor being Mr. John Scott, who had formerly edited "The Champion" newspaper, and whose profession was exclusively that of a man of letters.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading The essays on Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Godwin, and Lord Byron are from his hand.

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

From this reading _Mr. John Scott_ was the writer of the several articles entitled "The Living Authors;" of a good many of the earlier criticisms; of some of the papers on politics; and of some which may be termed "Controversial."

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading He contributed also the critical papers on the writings of Keats, Shelley, Leigh Hunt, and Hazlitt.