Chapter I

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

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further or added

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

(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 As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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

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

From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

in or near a particular place or position

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pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

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From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

a politician who is running for public office

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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

carefully weighed

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

one or the other of two

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

made bold or courageous

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-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

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an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

qualified for by right according to law

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divisible by two

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

in a widespread way

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

yet to be or coming

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

a man of refinement

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

highest in quality

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

where you live at a particular time

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

From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

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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 As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the act of managing something

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

absolutely essential

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Emboldened by the popularity of the late entertainment, entitled “Cruikshank at Home,” an Odd Candidate for fame now enters the lists.

not divisible by two

From this reading Emboldened by the popularity of the late entertainment, entitled “Cruikshank at Home,” an Odd Candidate for fame now enters the lists.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Emboldened by the popularity of the late entertainment, entitled “Cruikshank at Home,” an Odd Candidate for fame now enters the lists.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

in an original manner

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

by chance

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Emboldened by the popularity of the late entertainment, entitled “Cruikshank at Home,” an Odd Candidate for fame now enters the lists.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

cause to become

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading Illustrated By Robert Seymour and Robert Cruikshank PREFACE.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

-ing form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading Emboldened by the popularity of the late entertainment, entitled “Cruikshank at Home,” an Odd Candidate for fame now enters the lists.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.

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

From this reading The greatest care having been taken to render the subjects which have been selected as interesting as possible, this Volume may safely be pronounced even _more_ attractive than either of its predecessors; and the publisher has the additional pleasure of announcing that the Engravings are the joint production of _two_ clever artists--the one, Mr. Cruikshank, a long-established favorite *--the other, Mr. Seymour, a gentleman of far superior talent, but hitherto not quite, perhaps, so extensively known, in consequence of his short residence in London.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As Mr. Seymour will have the entire management of all _future_ volumes--so far, at least, as relates to the Illustrations--this notice is considered necessary for his formal introduction--it being a far better channel than an ordinary Advertisement, and entirely superseding the necessity for employing a BILL-STICKER.

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

From this reading * These designs were originally intended for a fourth volume of “Cruikshank at Home,” but, in consequence of the late disagreement between the two brothers Cruikshank (in reference to the question, “Which is the real Simon Pure?”) the projected title has been changed, and the work, by the assistance of Mr. Seymour, metamorphosed into an “Odd” Volume.