1894
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From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
apologisingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
EmbersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
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 I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
Lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
one-fifthnoun
one part in five equal parts
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
redundancynounUS /rɪˈdʌndənsi/
repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
sonnetsnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪts/
plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘A Lover’s Diary’ has not the same modest history as ‘Embers’.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I wished that at least one-fifth of it had not been published; but my apology was never heard till now as I withdraw from this edition of A Lover’s Diary some twenty-five sonnets representing fully one-fifth of the original edition.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As far back as 1894 it was given to the public without any apology or excuse, but I have been apologising for it ever since, in one way--without avail.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading As it now stands the faint thread of narrative is more distinct, and redundancy of sentiment and words is modified to some extent at any rate.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Such material story as there is, apart from the spiritual history embodied in the sonnets, seems more visible now, and the reader has a clearer revelation of a young, aspiring, candid mind shadowed by stern conventions of thought, dogma, and formula, but breaking loose from the environment which smothered it.
