Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

(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 was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading FRASER'S MAGAZINE AND PUNCH.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

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

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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From this reading FRASER'S MAGAZINE AND PUNCH.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

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From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

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

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading FRASER'S MAGAZINE AND PUNCH.

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From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

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

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading FRASER'S MAGAZINE AND PUNCH.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

inspiring fear

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

express in words

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

not having a secure reputation

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know how he had come to London with a view to a literary career, and that he had at one time made an attempt to earn his bread as a correspondent to a newspaper from Paris.

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

From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How Thackeray commenced his connection with _Fraser's Magazine_ I am unable to say.

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

From this reading He was not known, or at any rate he was unrecognised, by _Fraser_ in January, 1835, in which month an amusing catalogue was given of the writers then employed, with portraits of them, all seated at a symposium.

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From this reading It is probable that he became acquainted with the redoubtable Oliver Yorke, otherwise Dr. Maginn, or some of his staff, through the connection which he had thus opened with the press.