Chapter VI

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

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

the state of being absent

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

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

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

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

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

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

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

a Carthusian monastery

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

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From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

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From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

foster the growth of

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

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From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

greatly pleased

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

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

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

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From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

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From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

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From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

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

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

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

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

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From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

plural of “humorist” — someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

plural of “imitator” — someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

one who writes novels

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

come to pass

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

highest in quality

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

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

From this reading Early Favourites -- Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' -- Imitators of Fielding -- 'The Adventures of Captain Greenland' -- 'Jack Connor' -- 'Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea.'

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading The buoyant spirit, vigorous nature, and absence of affectation which are peculiarly the property of that great novelist, must have highly delighted the budding author.

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

From this reading 'Peregrine Pickle' was familiar to him at Greyfriars; later on, Fielding's masterpieces came into his possession.

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

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

which person or people

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

belonging to which person

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He has told us how in the boyish days spent in the Charterhouse he began to cultivate an acquaintance with the sterling English humorists whose works had a deeply-marked influence on his own literary training.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Thackeray's references to his favourite novels, and his liking, which assumed a sort of personal regard, for the authors who had given him pleasure, especially in youth, occur constantly throughout his writings, both early and late.