Chapter X

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From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

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From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

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From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

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

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

(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 Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

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

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

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

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

for the reason that

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

for the most part

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

carefully weighed

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

renounce a legal claim or title to

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

capable of being overlooked

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

presently existing

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

influential German idealist philosopher (1724-1804)

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

and nothing more

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

by chance

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading {3} I disclaim any allusion to _existing_ professors, of whom indeed I know only one.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

on the contrary

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

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

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

express in words

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

of or relating to schools

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

an important intellectual

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

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

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

precisely as stated

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

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

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading This reason apart, however, I doubt whether he is not rather to be considered an acute thinker than a subtle one.

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

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

which person or people

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading {2} A third exception might perhaps have been added; and my reason for not adding that exception is chiefly because it was only in his juvenile efforts that the writer whom I allude to expressly addressed hints to philosophical themes; his riper powers having been all dedicated (on very excusable and very intelligible grounds, under the present direction of the popular mind in England) to criticism and the Fine Arts.

but in spite of that

From this reading Sept 30, 1822 FOOTNOTES {1} “Not yet _recorded_,” I say; for there is one celebrated man of the present day, who, if all be true which is reported of him, has greatly exceeded me in quantity.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It is, besides, a great drawback on his mastery over philosophical subjects that he has obviously not had the advantage of a regular scholastic education: he has not read Plato in his youth (which most likely was only his misfortune), but neither has he read Kant in his manhood (which is his fault).