Chapter XVII

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From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

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one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

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From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

showing who or what does the action

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From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

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an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

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From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

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suitable to your needs

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

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without stop or interruption

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plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

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suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

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one or the other of two

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

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start firing a weapon

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

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

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

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made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

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

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

the act of beginning something new

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

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

lacking natural ease

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

immediately past

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

a room where books are kept

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at or constituting a border or edge

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the force of workers available

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

not any; not one

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

and nothing more

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

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something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

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by chance

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE TO THE 'CONNOISSEUR.'

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

a new appraisal or evaluation

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exposing human folly to ridicule

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plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

not in physical motion

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

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understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

the words of something written

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

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading PREFACE TO THE 'CONNOISSEUR.'

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading A hint has perhaps been started by one of us, improved by the other, and still further heightened by a happy coalition of sentiment in both, as fire is struck out by a mutual collision of flint and steel.

precisely as stated

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

(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 The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

in the company of; together with

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the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

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

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading They appear to have entered into a partnership, of which the following account is given in their last paper:--'We have not only joined in the work taken altogether,' says the writer of No. 140, 'but almost every single paper is the product of both; and, as we have laboured equally in erecting the fabric, we cannot pretend that any one particular part is the sole workmanship of either.

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

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

From this reading The 'CONNOISSEUR' was undertaken by a brace of congenial wits, George Colman the elder, well known as a humourist and dramatic writer, and Bonnel Thornton, both of whom at the time they obliged the public with this publication were very young men, still pursuing their studies at Oxford University.