Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

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

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

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From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

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

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

a university in England

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

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From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

true confidential information

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

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From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

divisible by two

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

of the highest quality

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

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

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

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

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

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

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

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

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

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

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

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

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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

From this reading Few things have been more interesting to the Pickwickian, or have done more to elevate Pickwickian study, than this celebrated _jeu d'esprit_.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

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

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Calverley, or Blayds--his original name--was a brilliant creature, well known for his scholarship, verses, and sayings.

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

From this reading He was, moreover, an ardent Pickwickian and thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the immortal book, to appreciate which a first-rate memory, which he possessed, is essential; for the details, allusions, names, suggestions, are so immense that they require to be present together in the mind, and jostle each other out of recollection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

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

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Like Dr. Thomson, the celebrated Master, he is felt to be a characteristic and a real personage, even by those little familiar with his work or writings.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He early obtained a fellowship at Cambridge, and was one of the youngest "Dons."