Chapter XXII

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From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

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From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

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From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

fearless and daring

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

the way of administering a business

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

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

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

every person

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

of the highest quality

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

set up or found

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

plural of “george” — 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 Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

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From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

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From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

immediately past

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

one who writes novels

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

and nothing more

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

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

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

by chance

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

communicate vividly

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

for a short time

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

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

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

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

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading But few expected a design so bold and original as they found developed by the appearance of Number 1.

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

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The great success which Charles Dickens had met with in conducting his weekly periodical perhaps first suggested the project of this new monthly magazine, with Thackeray for editor.

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

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

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

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

during the time that

From this reading The contents were by contributors of first-rate excellence; the quantity of matter in each was equal to that given by the old-established magazines published at half-a-crown, while the price of the 'Cornhill,' as everyone knows, was only a shilling.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

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

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Commencement of the 'Cornhill Magazine' -- 'Roundabout Papers' -- 'Lovel the Widower' -- The 'Adventures of Philip on his Way through the World' -- Lectures on the 'Four Georges' -- Editorial Penalties -- The 'Thorn in the Cushion' -- Harass from disappointed Contributors -- Vexatious Correspondents -- Withdrawal from the arduous post of Editor -- Building of Thackeray's House in Kensington Palace Gardens -- Christmas 1863 -- Death of the great Novelist -- The unfinished Work -- Circumstances of the Author's last Illness -- His death.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.

a late time of life

From this reading The great event of the last few years of Thackeray's life was the starting of the 'Cornhill Magazine,' the first number of which, with the date of January 1860, appeared shortly before Christmas in the previous year.