Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

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

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading _PUNCH'S_ EARLY PROGRESS AND VICISSITUDES.

on or to one side

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading The public reception of the first number of _Punch_ was varied in character.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

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From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

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

From this reading _PUNCH'S_ EARLY PROGRESS AND VICISSITUDES.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

lasting a very short time

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

involving financial matters

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading The public reception of the first number of _Punch_ was varied in character.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading The public reception of the first number of _Punch_ was varied in character.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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 Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

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

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading _PUNCH'S_ EARLY PROGRESS AND VICISSITUDES.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The public reception of the first number of _Punch_ was varied in character.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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From this reading _PUNCH'S_ EARLY PROGRESS AND VICISSITUDES.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

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

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

plural of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading Reception of _Punch_--Early Struggles--Financial Help Invoked--The First Almanac--Its Enormous Success--Transfer of _Punch_ to Bradbury and Evans--Terms of Settlement--The New Firm--_Punch's_ Special Efforts--Succession of Covers--"Valentines," "Holidays," "Records of the Great Exhibition," and "At the Paris Exhibition."

characterized by variety

From this reading The public reception of the first number of _Punch_ was varied in character.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading _PUNCH'S_ EARLY PROGRESS AND VICISSITUDES.

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

From this reading The public reception of the first number of _Punch_ was varied in character.

English poet and theologian (1674-1748)

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

at the time that

From this reading Dr. Thompson, Master of Trinity, informed Professor Herkomer that he, too, was riding in an omnibus on the famous 17th of July, when he bought a copy from a paper-boy, and began to look at it with curiosity.

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

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"

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From this reading Mr. Watts, R.A., once told me that the paper was regarded with but little encouragement by the occupants of an omnibus in which he was riding, one gentleman, after looking gravely through its pages, tossing it aside with the remark, "One of those ephemeral things they bring out; won't last a fortnight!"