Chapter XIII

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From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

highly skilled

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

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

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

relating to or characteristic of the times of the Roman Emperor Augustus

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

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 Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

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From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

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 ENGLISH ESSAYISTS OF THE GEORGIAN ERA.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading ENGLISH ESSAYISTS OF THE GEORGIAN ERA.

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From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

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From this reading ENGLISH ESSAYISTS OF THE GEORGIAN ERA.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading ENGLISH ESSAYISTS OF THE GEORGIAN ERA.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

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

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

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

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

similar in quality or character

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

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From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

at or constituting a border or edge

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

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

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENGLISH ESSAYISTS OF THE GEORGIAN ERA.

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

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

the local environment

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

an amount of time

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

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From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

have sovereign power

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

-ing form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

an educational institution

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

highest in quality

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

the words of something written

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

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

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

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

From this reading ENGLISH ESSAYISTS OF THE GEORGIAN ERA.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading -- Characteristic Passages from the Lucubrations of the Essayists of the Augustan Era illustrated with original marginal Sketches, suggested by the Text, by Thackeray's Hand -- The 'Tatler' -- Its History and Influence -- Reforms introduced by the purer Style of the Essayists -- The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign -- Thackeray's Love for the Writings of that Period -- His Gift of reproducing their masterly and simple Style of Composition; their Irony, and playful Humour -- Extracts from notable Essays; illustrated with original Pencillings from the Series of the 'Tatler,' 1709.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

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

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

plural of “virginian” — a native or resident of Virginia

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

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

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

which person or people

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

belonging to which person

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The essayists, to whose accomplished parts we are indebted for the 'Tatlers,' 'Spectators,' 'Guardians,' 'Humorists,' 'Worlds,' 'Connoisseurs,' 'Mirrors,' 'Adventurers,' 'Observers,' 'Loungers,' 'Lookers-on,' 'Ramblers,' and kindred papers, which picture the many-coloured scenes of our society and literature, have conferred a lasting benefit upon posterity by the sterling merit of their writings.

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

From this reading The commencement of the eighteenth century has been christened the Augustan Era of English literature, from the brilliant assembly of writers, pre-eminent for their wit, genius, and cultivation, who then enriched our literature with a perfectly original school of humour.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Early Essayists whose Writings have furnished Thackeray with the Accessories of Portions of his Novels and Lectures -- Works from the Novelist's Library, elucidating his Course of Reading for the Preparation of his 'Lectures' -- 'Henry Esmond,' 'The Virginians,' &c.