Chapter V · Cruikshank as a Political Caricaturist

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

later than; following

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

put or send forth

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

set up or found

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

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

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

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

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

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From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

above and across; more than

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

strip the skin off

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading He had never finished observing Pitt, and Fox, and Burke, and Sheridan.

do one's shopping

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

term of address for a man

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

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From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

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

From this reading Gillray, for example, spent his life in studying his subjects.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

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From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading From his vantage-ground over Mrs. Humphrey’s shop in St. James’s Street, he caught his victims unawares.

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

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

at the time that

From this reading It is recorded that when it was proposed to cast a statue of Sir Robert Peel, the portrait selected as most striking in its resemblance, most faithful to his natural expression, was found in a cartoon by John Leech, published in _Punch_; and that from this drawing the head was modelled.

which person or people

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.

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

From this reading The caricaturist is something more than the mere portrait-painter, who produces his work after a few sittings, and with his model in a set position.