Question

read the excerpts from samuel johnsons preface to a dictionary of the english language. thus have i laboured by settling the orthography, displaying the analogy, regulating the structures, and ascertaining the signification of english words, to perform all the parts of a faithful lexicographer. but i have not always executed my own scheme, or satisfied my own expectations. the underlined word emerges as a key term in the preface because johnson hints at the economic importance of his dictionary hopes that his dictionary will enlighten the uneducated seeks literary recognition for his publication strives to emphasize the effort his dictionary required

Explanation:

The word "laboured" implies hard work. Johnson describes his efforts in settling orthography, displaying analogy, regulating structures, and ascertaining word signification. This shows he is emphasizing the effort his dictionary required. There is no mention of economic importance (no financial - related context), no indication of aiming to enlighten the uneducated (the focus is on his work as a lexicographer), and no clear sign of seeking literary recognition (the text is about his work process, not about getting praise for literary value).

Answer:

strives to emphasize the effort his dictionary required