Chapter I

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

equally

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

surprising greatly

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

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

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

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

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

be characteristic of

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

plural of “chef” — a professional cook

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

in a clever manner

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “collector” — a person who collects things

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

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From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

delicately beautiful

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

put to death as punishment

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

an exact copy or reproduction

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

set up or found

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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 Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

worth remembering

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

the quality of having great facility and competence

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

intellectually productive

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

not often

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

unusual or striking

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

considered individually

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

express in words

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

a shade of brown with a tinge of red

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

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

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

having come into contact

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

precisely as stated

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

water-soluble pigment

From this reading It is fair to characterise the three _suites_ of original water-colour drawings, as executed by our artist, as _unique_ examples of the great George Cruikshank’s special individual proficiency as an exponent of this branch of technical dexterity.

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From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

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

From this reading It is noteworthy that the inimitable artist George Cruikshank but rarely produced finished water-colour drawings; the bulk of his prolific and familiarly recognised designs for book illustrations were mostly dainty pencil sketches, occasionally finished in pen and ink.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily whether, beyond the three memorable instances of the works here reproduced in _facsimile_, there are in existence any other _complete suites_ of original illustrations by George Cruikshank--that is to say, fully executed by his master hand as _finished water-colour drawings_.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading Tinted sketches may be found in the prized possessions of Cruikshank collectors, and spirited studies for many of his favourite and most successful subjects have been cleverly touched in with watercolours; for instance, such as certain of his original drawings as designed for the illustrations of Harrison Ainsworth’s _Tower of London_, and the clever historical and picturesque series of _Windsor Castle_ designs; these are, however, to be regarded as exceptional cases, for the bulk of these most successful and popular designs were carefully executed in pencil, or occasionally outlined with the pen, and highly finished with washes of warm sepia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Moreover, it may be regarded as a fortunate circumstance that the three works, here reproduced with amazing fidelity in _facsimile_, represent happily the very _chefs d’oeuvre_ of his wonderful productions; in their respective categories, preserving the best examples of his remarkable genius as an imaginative creator of vivid pictures, alike stirring and animated, and representing at one glance his vast dramatic powers, his mastery of the humorous side of life, and the intensity he was consistently able to infuse into terrible and tragic scenes.