Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

shaped like a bulb

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a period of 100 years

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

-ing form of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

in a corresponding manner

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

lower than previously

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

put on clothes

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

having received what was desired

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

and nothing more

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

immediately past

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

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

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

in a supernatural manner

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

curving outward

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

make reference to

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

express in words

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

supported from below especially resting on a track instead of suspended from above

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

in an unnatural way

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading A straight nose is presented unnaturally straight, a short nose unnaturally depressed; a prominent forehead is drawn unusually bulbous; a protuberant jaw unnaturally underhung; a fat man is depicted preternaturally fat, and a thin one correspondingly lean.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

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

From this reading This at least was the idea of _caricature_ during the last century.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

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

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

which person or people

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Old Francis Grose, who, in 1791, wrote certain "Rules for Drawing Caricaturas," gives us the following explanation of their origin:--"The sculptors of ancient Greece," he tells us, "seem to have diligently observed the form and proportions constituting the European ideas of beauty, and upon them to have formed their statues.

but in spite of that

From this reading Any distinguishing feature or peculiarity, whether in face, figure, or dress, is _exaggerated_, and yet the likeness is preserved.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _OF THE ENGLISH CARICATURE AND ITS DECAY._ DEFINITION OF CARICATURE If you turn to the word "_caricatura_" in your Italian dictionary, it is just possible that you will be gratified by learning that it means "caricature"; but if you refer to the same word in old Dr. Johnson, he will tell you, with the plain, practical common-sense which distinguished him, that it signifies "an exaggerated resemblance in drawings," and this expresses exactly what it _does_ mean.