Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

highly skilled

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

(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 Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

in addition

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

surprising greatly

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

a quantity of money

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

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From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

deem to be

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

gotten under control

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

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From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

a man of refinement

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

the act of giving

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

the act of departing

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

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From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

a force that moves something along

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

on your own; without outside help

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

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

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

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From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

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

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

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

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

precisely as stated

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

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

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

at the time that

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

during the time that

From this reading Dickens was not at all the man to rest on his oars while "Pickwick" was giving such a magnificent impetus to the boat that contained his fortunes.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading With the very commencement of 1837--"Pickwick," it will be remembered, going on all the while--he entered upon the duties of editor of _Bentley's Miscellany_, and in the second number began the publication of "Oliver Twist," which was continued into the early months of 1839, when his connection with the magazine ceased.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Pickwick," as we have seen, was begun with the first of these years, and its publication continued till the November of 1837.

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

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Independently of his work on "Pickwick," he was, in the year 1836, engaged in the arduous profession of a reporter till the close of the parliamentary session, and also wrote a pamphlet on Sabbatarianism, a farce in two acts, "The Strange Gentleman," for the St. James's Theatre, and a comic opera, "The Village Coquettes," which was set to music by Hullah.

a late time of life

From this reading The amount of work which he accomplished in the years 1836, 1837, 1838, and 1839 is, if we consider its quality, amazing.