Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

a theatrical performer

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

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

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

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

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

any thing at all

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

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

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

on or to one side

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

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From this reading "CHARIVARIETIES."

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

someone who writes plays

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

put on clothes

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

at any time

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

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

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

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

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

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

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

engage in

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

social deportment

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

make imperfect

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

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

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

and nothing more

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

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From this reading _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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 _Punch's_ Influence on Dress and Fashion--His Records--As a Prophet--As an Artist--As an Actor and Dramatist--Benefit Performances--Guild of Literature and Art.

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From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading But it is in dress, in fashion, and in manners that _Punch_ has gained, if anything, in weight and influence.

at the time that

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

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

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.

which person or people

From this reading The man who glances at _Punch's_ current number and throws it aside can have but little appreciation of the influence of the paper, not only in matters political, but in social subjects of every kind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That the Baron de Book-Worms can make or mar the success of a new book, as completely as the "Times," "Athenaeum," or "Spectator," has been testified to by Mr. Hall Caine and others; and in some quarters at least _Punch's_ baton-strokes are as effective as ever, and recall the times when he could, and did, drive a semi-public man into obscurity, which, but for the fame of his onslaught, would have been absolute oblivion.