used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
Alfoxton
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From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a young person of either sex
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
communicated in words
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
LakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
LondonernounUS /ˈlʌndənər/
a native or resident of London
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
OBSERVERnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
Racedown
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From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
RimenounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
Identical; not different.
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
express in words
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
carry out
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Wordsworth is the true offspring of the Lake Country; he carried to Racedown Lodge and Alfoxton House rich memories of the sterner north, and his genius matured at Dove Cottage.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Coleridge, on the other hand, must have expressed himself anywhere, nor does it seem likely that the quality of his utterances would have suffered from their place of birth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lamb was a Londoner all the days of his life; the nearer to the metropolis, the higher were his spirits, the more brilliant his pen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
William
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From this reading COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
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 COLERIDGE AS AN OBSERVER OF NATURE The author of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the observation of natural phenomena is extraordinary, was never the child of his environment in the same degree as his friends William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, though a great part of his life was passed in the surroundings they knew best.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Take London from Lamb and the Lakeside from Wordsworth and it is difficult to say what would remain.
