1798
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From this reading January 1798.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
react verbally
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
cannot
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From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
Chatterton
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From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
compositionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
Cottle
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From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
intense or sharp
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading January 1798.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
immediately past
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
Monodynoun
music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
express the need or desire for
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
an educational institution
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
SuicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir, I hope this letter may arrive time enough to answer its purpose.
except if; if not
From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
precisely as stated
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
Warton's
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From this reading I have not seen the compositions of my competitors (unless indeed the exquisite poem of Warton's, entitled "The Suicide", refer to this subject), but this I know, that my own is a very poor one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
which person or people
From this reading I cannot help considering myself as having been placed in a very ridiculous light by the gentlemen who have remarked, answered, and rejoined concerning my "Monody on Chatterton".
belonging to which person
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a school exercise, somewhat altered; and it would have been omitted in the last edition of my poems but for the request of my friend Mr. Cottle, whose property those poems are.
