1
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From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
1799
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From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
1800
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From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
1801
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From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
Blackesmoor
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From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
conjectured
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From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
Drury
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From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
FriendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
Godwin
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From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
Hazlittnoun
English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
HogarthnounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːrθ/
English artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
HuntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
InneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
Kemble
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From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
Lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
MigrationsnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃənz/
plural of “migration” — the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
OccasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
OdenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
PostverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
postmarks
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From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
ReflectornounUS /rɪˈflektər/
device that reflects radiation
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
Rickman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Even the dates of the letters are often derived from the postmarks, or are sometimes conjectured from circumstances.
SpecimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
TheatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus "John Woodvil" (his tragedy) was begun in 1799, printed in 1800, and submitted to Mr. Kemble (then manager of Drury Lane Theatre) in the Christmas of that year, but was not published until 1801.
Woodvil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
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 _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading _(Migrations.)--"John Woodvil."--Blackesmoor.--Wordsworth.--Rickman.-- Godwin.--Visit to the Lakes.--Morning Post.--Hazlitt.--Nelson.--Ode to Tobacco.--Dramatic Specimens, &c.--Inner Temple Lane.--Reflector.--Hogarth and Sir J. Reynolds.--Leigh Hunt.--Lamb, Hazlitt, and Hunt.--Russell Street and Theatrical Friends._ It is not always easy to fix Charles Lamb's doings (writings or migrations) to any precise date.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The year may generally be ascertained; but the day or month is often a matter of surmise only.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading [1] Occasionally the labors of a drama or of lyric poems traverse several years, and are not to be referred to any one definite period.
