1867
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
1st
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
assembly-room
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From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
Barrington
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From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
coffee-room
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From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
dearly loved
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
true confidential information
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
put on clothes
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
etc
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From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
social deportment
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have a conviction of it, founded on constant observation and experience here.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
an amount of time
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
rascal's
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From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
only a very short time before
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
Thornbury
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I can understand Barrington to be a good subject, as involving the representation of a period, a style of manners, an order of dress, certain habits of street life, assembly-room life, and coffee-room life, etc.; but there is a very broad distinction between this and mere Newgate Calendar.
VauxnounUS /vɔːks/
United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
precisely as stated
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading The mere details of such a rascal's proceedings, whether recorded by himself or set down by the Reverend Ordinary, are not wholesome for a large audience, and are scarcely justifiable (I think) as claiming to be a piece of literature.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Walter Thornbury] OFFICE OF "ALL THE YEAR ROUND," _Monday, April 1st, 1867._ MY DEAR THORNBURY, I am very doubtful indeed about "Vaux," and have kept it out of the number in consequence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The latter would assuredly damage your book, and be protested against to me.
