1817
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From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
1818
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From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
AllegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
AppearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
assayed
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From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
BooksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
CompanionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
CostumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
EpitaphnounUS /ˈepətæf/
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
ExcessesnounUS /ˌekˈsesɪz/
plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
humoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
LodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
MannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
MindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
PartiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
PersonaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
PrejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
ReadingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
SmokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
TastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
TendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
waif-like
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From this reading He was thus thrown (waif-like) amongst the great body of the people; was at once estimated, and soon rose into renown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was about the time of his removal from the Temple.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was in the course of the year 1818 that his works had been first collected and published.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They came upon the world by surprise; scarcely any one at that time being aware that a fine genius and humorist existed, within the dull shades of London, whose quality very few of the critics had assayed, and none of them had commended.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _My Recollections.--Russell Street.--Personal Appearance.--Manner.-- Tendency of Mind.--Prejudices.--Alleged Excesses.--Mode of Life.--Love of Smoking.--His Lodgings.--His Sister.--Costume.--Reading aloud.--Tastes and Opinions.--London.--Love of Books.--Charity.--Wednesday Parties.--His Companions.--Epitaph upon them._ In the year 1817 or 1818 I first became personally acquainted with Charles Lamb.
