Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

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From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

later than; following

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

(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 Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

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

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

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From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

make reference to

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

of the present time and place

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

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 In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

make reference to

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

in an essential manner

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

not any; not one

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

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From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

express in speech

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS CARICATURES AND SUBJECTS OF CARICATURE, 1800-1811._ PROPOSED METHOD OF ARRANGEMENT.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

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

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

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

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

a formal exposition

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

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

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

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

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

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

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

belonging to which person

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It appears to us therefore that the most convenient method will be to indicate in this and the following chapters _some_ of the leading topics of caricature during the first thirty years of the century, and to cite in illustration of our subject such of the work of anonymous or other artists, for which no better place can be assigned in other divisions of the work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In collecting too materials for the present treatise, we necessarily met with many anonymous satires, without signature, initials, or distinguishing style, which may be, and some of which are probably due to artists whose pencils were at work before the century began.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Even if equal in all cases to the task of assigning these satires to the particular hands which designed and executed them, we submit that little real service would be rendered to the cause of graphic satire.

a late time of life

From this reading Although Gillray began his work in 1769,--thirty years before our century commenced, and Rowlandson five years later on, in 1774, their labours were continued some years after 1799, and are so interwoven, so to speak, with the work of their immediate successors, that it is almost impossible in a work dealing with nineteenth century caricaturists to omit all mention of them.