1798
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From this reading (May, 1798.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
react verbally
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
Cottle
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From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
how
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From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading (May, 1798.)
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
oppugnant
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From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
carry out
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You must therefore take simple statements, and in a week or two, I shall see you, and endeavour to reason with you.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not object to the publishing of "Peter Bell" or the "Salisbury Plain", singly; but to the publishing of his poems in two volumes, he is decisively repugnant and oppugnant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Cottle, You know what I think of a letter, how impossible it is to argue in it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wordsworth and I have duly weighed your proposal, and this is an answer.
