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English Men of Letters: Coleridge

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.
In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.
The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.
Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.
One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.
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English Men of Letters: Coleridge

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of English Men of Letters: Coleridge is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.
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In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.
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The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.
/ðə ˈwiːkli ˈmiːtɪŋ wɪð ˈmɪstər ɡriːn siːmz əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː ðə ˈlætərz baɪˈɑːɡrəfər tuː hæv bɪn rɪˈzuːmd/
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Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.
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One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

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biographer noun US /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/

someone who writes an account of a person's life

From this reading “The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.”

distressingly adverb US /dɪˈstresɪŋli/

unpleasantly

From this reading “In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.”

Green's noun US /ɡriːnz/

possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.”

insight noun US /ˈɪnsaɪt/

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading “Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.”

latter's noun US /ˈlætərz/

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading “The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.”

metaphysics noun US /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/

the philosophical study of being and knowing

From this reading “Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.”

resolutions noun US /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading “In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.”

theology noun US /θiˈɑːlədʒi/

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading “Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.”

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1834

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From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/

further or added

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

Allsop

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From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/

someone who writes an account of a person's life

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

Coleridge's

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From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

disciple's

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From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

distressinglyadverbUS /dɪˈstresɪŋli/

unpleasantly

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

Gamaliel

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From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

GreennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/

possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

free from external control and constraint

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/

the philosophical study of being and knowing

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

sitverbUS /sɪt/

be seated

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

SpiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

spitenounUS /spaɪt/

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading Coleridge's metaphysics and theology--The _Spiritual Philosophy_ of Mr. Green.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading One of these events, it is needless to say, was Coleridge's death; the other was the death of his disciple's father, with the result of leaving Mr. Green possessed of such ample means as to render him independent of his profession.

weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weekly meeting with Mr. Green seems, according to the latter's biographer, to have been resumed.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mr. Simon tells us that he continued year after year to sit at the feet of his Gamaliel, getting more and more insight into his opinions, until, in 1834, two events occurred which determined the remaining course of Mr. Green's life.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading In spite of all the struggles, the resolutions, and the entreaties which displayed themselves so distressingly in the letter to Mr. Allsop, quoted in the last chapter, it is doubtful whether Coleridge's "great work" made much additional progress during the last dozen years of his life.

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