Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

in an approving manner

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

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From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

plural of “crackle” — the sharp sound of snapping noises

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

comprehensive in scope or content (as an encyclopedia)

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

a witty saying

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading I.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

French romantic writer (1766-1817)

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

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

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

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

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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From this reading VOL.

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

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

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

which person or people

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Lady Blennerhassett's enthusiastic and encyclopaedic book on Madame de Stael she quotes approvingly Sainte-Beuve's phrase that "with _Corinne_ Madame de Stael ascended the Capitol."

an established custom

From this reading It must probably have been in one of his early essays; for in his later and better, Sainte-Beuve was not wont to give way to the little flashes and crackles of conceit and epigram which many Frenchmen and some Englishmen think to be criticism.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading I forget in which of his many dealings with an author who, as he remarks in the "Coppet-and-Weimar" _causeries_, was "an idol of his youth and one that he never renounced," this fancy occurs.