Chapter XI

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From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute 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 What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

without a doubt

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

make right or correct

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

conformity to fact or truth

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

feelings of ardent love

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

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

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

law enacted by a legislative body

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

tolerant or lenient

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

a form of address for a man

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

third-person singular of “multiply” — combine by multiplication

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

an old word for “no”

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

not any; not one

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

a self-righteous or sanctimonious person

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

literature in metrical form

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

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

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

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

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

express in words

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

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From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

restricted to something

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

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

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

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

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

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From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We can discover no eternal rule, no rule founded in reason and in the nature of things, which Shakspeare does not observe much more strictly than Pope.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But it may well be doubted whether this kind of correctness be a merit, nay, whether it be not an absolute fault.

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

From this reading What is the nature and value of that correctness, the praise of which is denied to Macbeth, to Lear, and to Othello, and given to Hoole’s translations and to all the Seatonian prize-poems?

during the time that

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

which person or people

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

in the company of; together with

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But if by correctness be meant the conforming to a narrow legislation which, while lenient to the _mala in se_, multiplies, without the shadow of a reason, the _mala prohibita_, if by correctness be meant a strict attention to certain ceremonious observances, which are no more essential to poetry than etiquette to good government, or than the washings of a Pharisee to devotion, then, assuredly, Pope may be a more correct poet than Shakspeare; and, if the code were a little altered, Colley Cibber might be a more correct poet than Pope.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In what sense, then, is the word correctness used {340}by those who say, with the author of the Pursuits of Literature, that Pope was the most correct of English Poets, and that next to Pope came the late Mr. Gifford?