Chapter VIII

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From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

third-person singular of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

later than; following

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

in the past

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

great and constant diligence and attention

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

an act of copying

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

characterized by great determination

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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 Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

distinguish oneself

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

English artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764)

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

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

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

in an original manner

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

a drawing executed with pen and ink

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

an amount of time

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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plural of “predilection” — a predisposition in favor of something

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for the most part

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

unusual or striking

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

To recall to mind.

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

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plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

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natural abilities or qualities

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

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

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

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

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

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

a German city near Leipzig; scene of the adoption in 1919 of the constitution of the Weimar Republic that lasted until 1933

From this reading The Weimar reminiscences show how early Thackeray's passion for art had developed itself.

(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 One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

in or at the place that

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

which person or people

From this reading One who knew him well affirms that he was originally intended for the Bar; but he had, indeed, already determined to be an artist, and for a considerable period he diligently followed his bent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.

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

From this reading It may be doubted, however,' adds this writer, 'whether any degree of assiduity would have enabled him to excel in the money-making branches, for his talent was altogether of the Hogarth kind, and was principally remarkable in the pen-and-ink sketches of character and situation which he dashed off for the amusement of his friends.'

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

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

a late time of life

From this reading He visited Rome, where he stayed some time, and subsequently, as we shall see, settled for some time in Paris, 'where,' says a writer in the 'Edinburgh Review' for January 1848, 'we well remember, ten or twelve years ago, finding him, day after day, engaged in copying pictures in the Louvre, in order to qualify himself for his intended profession.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Thackeray's Predilections for Art -- A Student in Paris -- First Steps in the Career -- An Art Critic -- Introduction to Marvy's English Landscape Painters -- Early Connection with Literature -- Michael Angelo Titmarsh, a contributor to 'Fraser's Magazine' -- French Caricature under Louis Philippe -- Political Satires -- A Young Artist's life in Paris -- Growing Sympathy with Literature.