Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

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plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

a rough and bitter manner

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faithful support for a cause or political party or religion

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

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

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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These are the poetry of nature.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

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

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

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(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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following immediately and as a result of what went before

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creating or arousing excitement

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

many times at short intervals

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the act of giving

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

suitable for or suggestive of singing

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used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

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From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

an event that occurs at a critical time

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

in an original manner

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belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

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

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the quality of being usable

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

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a person who enjoys reading

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

a marginal note written by a scholiast (a commentator on ancient or classical literature)

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

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

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

From this reading These are the poetry of nature.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

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

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a fact that has been verified

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

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

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The thought suggested itself--(to which of us I do not recollect)--that a series of poems might be composed of two sorts.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

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

From this reading The sudden charm, which accidents of light and shade, which moon-light or sunset diffused over a known and familiar landscape, appeared to represent the practicability of combining both.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Occasion of the Lyrical Ballads, and the objects originally proposed--Preface to the second edition--The ensuing controversy, its causes and acrimony--Philosophic definitions of a Poem and Poetry with scholia.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading During the first year that Mr. Wordsworth and I were neighbours, our conversations turned frequently on the two cardinal points of poetry, the power of exciting the sympathy of the reader by a faithful adherence to the truth of nature, and the power of giving the interest of novelty by the modifying colours of imagination.