Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading PRINCE ALBERT.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

plural of “cartoon” — a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

put on clothes

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

make reference to

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

almost; nearly

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading PRINCE ALBERT.

continue talking

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

To recall to mind.

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

change to the contrary

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

of superior grade

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

believed likely

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

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

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

to an undue degree

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

in an unjust manner

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

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

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

which person or people

From this reading His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who held high rank in the British army by virtue of his exalted position, was most unjustly suspected in those early _Punch_ days of a desire to interfere unduly with its administration.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He took, however, much interest in the dress and comfort of the British soldier; and those who remember what military costume was in 1843, will admit that there was room for improvement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.

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

From this reading _THE "PUNCH" CARTOONS OF JOHN LEECH._ We have seen that at the time John Leech commenced work as a comic artist, the art of caricature was practically dead; it was not therefore at all surprising, under the circumstances, that he should reverse, as it were, the order of things: commence as an illustrator of books, and finish his career as a graphic humourist.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Although his first contribution to _Punch_ commences in the fourth number, his cartoons so called (from which, in accordance with the plan of this work we now proceed to select a few examples) seem to us to call for little mention before the year 1843.