Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

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

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

anew

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

(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 He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

in addition

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

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From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

past form of “compute” — make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

the specified day of the month

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

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From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

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

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

a message received and understood

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

a boy or man

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

plural of “parasite” — an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

by chance

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

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From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

something that remunerates

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

an educational institution

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

make square

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

not in physical motion

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

restricted to something

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

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

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

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

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

up to a particular time

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

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

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Here he remained till November, 1828, again picking up a good deal of information that cannot perhaps be regarded as strictly legal, but such as he was afterwards able to turn to admirable account.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading At that date he entered the office of a second solicitor, in Gray's Inn this time, on a salary of thirteen shillings and sixpence a week, afterwards increased to fifteen shillings.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading Dickens cannot have been very long at Wellington House Academy, for before May, 1827, he had been at another school near Brunswick Square, and had also obtained, and quitted, some employment in the office of a solicitor in New Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It seems clear, therefore, that the whole of his school life might easily be computed in months; and in May, 1827, it will be remembered, he was still but a lad of fifteen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.

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

From this reading He would seem to have studied the profession exhaustively in all its branches, from the topmost Tulkinghorns and Perkers, to the lowest pettifoggers like Pell and Brass, and also to have given particular attention to the parasites of the law--the Guppys and Chucksters; and altogether to have stored his mind, as he had done at school, with a series of invaluable notes and observations.