Chapter IV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

in an admirable manner

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

anew

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

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

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

an occurrence of something

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

a representation by picture or portraiture

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

wanted intensely

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

-ing form of “differ” — be different

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

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From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

make or do or perform again

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

plural of “etching” — an impression made from an etched plate

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

put to death as punishment

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

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From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

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

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

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

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

fictional character created by Charles Dickens; an eternal optimist

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

a form of address for a man

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

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From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

plural of “replica” — copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

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From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

a male human offspring

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

plural of “steel” — an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

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

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

exceptionally

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading About half of the series were executed singly on octavo steels, instead of in couples on the usual quarto plates.

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From this reading In one of the designs, viz., "The River," the artist has again resorted to the ruling-machine for attaining the desired effect, but the result is poor and meagre.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

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

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."

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

From this reading As in the case of "Dombey and Son," the whole of the designs were etched in duplicate, the _replicas_ differing but slightly from the originals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The most pleasing of all these etchings, however, are those in which the boy-hero figures, such as those depicting him with the "friendly waiter" at the bar of the public-house, and as, with battered hat and ragged raiment, he "makes himself known to his aunt."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He has succeeded admirably in his presentment of Micawber, respecting which Dickens wrote to Forster: "Browne has sketched an uncommonly characteristic and capital Mr. Micawber for the next number."