Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

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

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

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

From this reading CHARACTERISTICS, AND PLACE IN LITERATURE.

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

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

shining intensely

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

a period of 100 years

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading CHARACTERISTICS, AND PLACE IN LITERATURE.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

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From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

special importance or significance

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

existing in fancy only

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

highest in quality

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

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

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

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

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

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

From this reading CHARACTERISTICS, AND PLACE IN LITERATURE.

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

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

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From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading CHARACTERISTICS, AND PLACE IN LITERATURE.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

and nothing more

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading CHARACTERISTICS, AND PLACE IN LITERATURE.

one of the common people

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

in a strange but not unpleasant manner

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

a slow or gradual disappearance

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

possessing material wealth

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

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

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The novels of Scott have put out his poetry, and the blazing star of Byron himself is receding from its place of pride."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

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

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

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

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

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

From this reading Of the poets of the early part of this century, Lord John Russell thought Byron the greatest, then Scott, then Moore.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

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

From this reading Lord Jeffrey at the close of a once-famous review quaintly laments: "The tuneful quartos of Southey are already little better than lumber, and the rich melodies of Keats and Shelley, and the fantastical emphasis of Wordsworth, and the plebeian pathos of Crabbe, are melting fast from the field of our vision.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "Such an opinion," wrote a _National_ reviewer, in 1860, "is not worth a refutation; we only smile at it."