Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

in the past

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

plural of “bookshop” — a shop where books are sold

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

being joined in close association

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

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

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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 It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

set up or found

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

usually; as a rule

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

in a gradual manner

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

plural of “illustrator” — an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

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From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

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

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

of less size or importance

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

printing from a plate with raised characters

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

the literary culture

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

the force of workers available

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

a brief written record

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

and nothing more

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

an amount of time

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

pertaining to or consisting of pictures

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

professing to be qualified

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

noteworthy scarcity

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

on the contrary

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

give an interpretation or explanation to

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

required or under orders

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

the words of something written

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

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

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

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

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.

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

From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was published by Robert Tyas, of 50, Cheapside; professed to give "Portraits of the English" of the period, but served as a means of introducing certain characteristic pictorial sketches, more or less true to nature, by Kenny Meadows, an artist whose name and reputation, although he has been dead scarcely ten years, are already forgotten.

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From this reading _A BATCH OF BOOK ILLUSTRATORS:_ _KENNY MEADOWS; ROBERT WILLIAM BUSS; ALFRED CROWQUILL; CHARLES H. BENNETT; W. M. THACKERAY._ In old and second-hand bookshops, and in booksellers' catalogues, may often be found a book which is gradually becoming a literary rarity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Connected with these portraits are "original essays by distinguished writers," including, amid names of lesser note, literary stars such as Douglas Jerrold, Leman Rede, Percival Leigh, Laman Blanchard, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt, and Samuel Lover.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading These essays, or rather letterpress descriptions, were written to the pictures, which were not drawn (as is generally supposed) in illustration of the text.

a late time of life

From this reading It dates from 1840, and is a curiosity in its way, not only on account of the "portraits" which adorn its pages, but as a specimen of the literary padding on which men of letters (some of them distinguished) were content to employ their talents fifty years ago.