Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

(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 On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

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

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

only a very short time before

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

determine the number or amount of

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

having made preparations

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

raised above the ground

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

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From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

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

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

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

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

belonging to a thing by its very nature

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

the act of departing

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

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

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

above and across; more than

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

a strong liking

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

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

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading It is elevated in sentiment, classical in form,--in substance, biographical in relation to Keats, and in some minor degree autobiographical for Shelley himself.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

carry out

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

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

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

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

From this reading It is a poem of convenient length for such a purpose, being neither short nor decidedly long; and--leaving out of count some of the short poems--is the one by this author which approaches nearest to being 'popular.'

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading On these grounds it claimed a reasonable preference over all his other poems, for the present method of treatment; although some students of Shelley, myself included, might be disposed to maintain that, in point of absolute intrinsic beauty and achievement, and of the qualities most especially characteristic of its author, it is not superior, or indeed is but barely equal, to some of his other compositions.

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

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

precisely as stated

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

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

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading To take, for instance, two poems not very different in length from _Adonais_--_The Witch of Atlas_ is more original, and _Epipsychidion_ more abstract in ideal.

the act of creating written works

From this reading _Adonais_ is the first writing by Shelley which has been included in the _Clarendon Press Series_.