Chapter X · Illustrations to Harrison Ainsworth’s Romances

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From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

speak to

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

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From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

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

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

a biography of yourself

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

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

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

having the ability or power to create

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

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From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

the position of editor

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

easy to reach

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

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

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

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From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

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

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

not any; not one

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

above and across; more than

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

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 Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Samuel Lover illustrated his own “Handy Andy,” and Buss and Phiz appeared as etchers.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Cruikshank by no means stood alone as illustrator at the outset of _Bentley’s Miscellany_.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

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

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

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

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dickens, in announcing vol. ii. in a theatrical address, said: “The scenery will continue to be supplied by the creative pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early in 1839, on the conclusion of “Oliver Twist,” Charles Dickens handed over the editorship of _Bentley’s Miscellany_ to Harrison Ainsworth; and with this transfer, George Cruikshank’s etching-needle passed from the pages of the old to those of the new editor.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In the second volume, by way of illustration to “The Autobiography of a Joke”--Dr Charles Mackay’s first appearance, he tells me, as a magazine writer--Cruikshank drew one of his wonderful jovial bottles dancing upon the table.