Chapter XX

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

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

possessive form of “academy” — a secondary school (usually private)

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

(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 It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

disposed to please

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

of or relating to the structure of the body

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

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

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

not to your liking

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

divisible by two

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

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

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

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

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

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From this reading LAURIE’S WORK.

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 But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

for more time

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

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

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

not any; not one

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

on one occasion

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

and nothing more

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

make a painting

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

coated with paint

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

an artist who paints

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

a person who is being chased

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

not in physical motion

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

hang freely

From this reading He had painted pictures before now as a mere amateur, and in that capacity had even,--once,--obtained a nook in the Academy’s exhibition; and why he should now suspend his chief work, and, having become a professional painter, paint no longer, was what Laurie could not perceive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

at the time that

From this reading The first grand question to be decided, when Laurie settled in Charlotte Street, was what his first picture was to be.

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

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

which person or people

From this reading It is true that Mr. Welby, and even the padrona, who was so much more hopeful, were all for mere study and life-schools, and the lectures at the Academy, and anatomical demonstrations, and other disagreeable things, which Laurie, always amiable, gave in to, to please them, not doubting of the advantage of the studies in question.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But still his anatomy, and his notes, and studies from the life, however careful, were only means to an end; and there was no reason why the end itself should not be pursued at the same time,--or at least so he thought.

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

From this reading LAURIE’S WORK.