Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

use to one's advantage

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

having a base

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

fearless and daring

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

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

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

true confidential information

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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 prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

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

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

close or warm friendship

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

small in range or scope

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

for the most part

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

engage in

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

approval to do something

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

most frequent or common

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

the words of something written

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

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

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The prevailing idea of the origin and history of _Punch_ has hitherto rested mainly on three productions: the "Memories" of George Hodder, "Mr. Punch's Origin and Career," and Mr. Joseph Hatton's delightful but fragmentary papers, entitled "The True Story of _Punch_."

not worthy of trust or belief

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

the act of using

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading Text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original.

(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 So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

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

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Numerous Illustrations Cassell and Company, Limited _London, Paris, & Melbourne_ _PERCY EDWIN SPIELMANN_ PREFACE.

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

From this reading So far as the last-named is based upon the others, it is untrustworthy in its details; but the statements founded on the writer's own knowledge and on the documentary matter in his hands, as well as upon his intimacy with Mark Lemon, possess a distinct and individual value, and I have not failed to avail myself in the following pages of Mr. Hatton's courteous permission to make such use of them as might be desirable.

a late time of life

From this reading During the four years in which I have been engaged upon this book, my correspondents have been numbered by hundreds.