15
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From this reading Bristol, April 15, 1796.
1796
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From this reading Bristol, April 15, 1796.
2nd
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From this reading Coleridge reviewed Rumford's Essays in "The Watchman" of 2nd April.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Your obliged and affectionate friend, S. T. COLERIDGE.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Bristol, April 15, 1796.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Bristol, April 15, 1796.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading Your obliged and affectionate friend, S. T. COLERIDGE.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
Cottle
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From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Coleridge reviewed Rumford's Essays in "The Watchman" of 2nd April.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Your obliged and affectionate friend, S. T. COLERIDGE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
non-attendance
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From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
not one, and not any
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Your obliged and affectionate friend, S. T. COLERIDGE.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
by chance
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
practising
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From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Coleridge reviewed Rumford's Essays in "The Watchman" of 2nd April.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
Rumford
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From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
Rumford's
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From this reading Coleridge reviewed Rumford's Essays in "The Watchman" of 2nd April.
Rumfordise
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From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
Rumfordising
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From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Your obliged and affectionate friend, S. T. COLERIDGE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
a quantity of money
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Your obliged and affectionate friend, S. T. COLERIDGE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading Count Rumford (Count of the Holy Roman Empire), had cleared certain cities of Austria of beggars and vagabonds, and had established garden cities for the soldiery practising agricultural pursuits and engaging in remunerative occupations during their non-attendance at drill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Another project of Coleridge to earn a small sum to tide over financial difficulties was to "Rumfordise" the cities of England.
WatchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading Coleridge reviewed Rumford's Essays in "The Watchman" of 2nd April.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What part of the "Rumfordising" Coleridge proposed to apply to his native country does not appear from the letter.]
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Indeed, if ever they should acquire a name and character, it might be truly said the world owed them to you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
produce a literary work
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Had it not been for you, none perhaps of them would have been published, and some not written.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Cottle, On the blank leaf of my Poems I can most appropriately write my acknowledgments to you for your too disinterested conduct in the purchase of them.
