Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

any thing at all

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

achieved or reached

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

English romantic poet (1772-1834)

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

get the meaning of something

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

characteristic of the present

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

set up or found

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

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

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

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

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

not complete or total; not completed

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

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

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

absolutely essential

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

an educational institution

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

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

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

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

From this reading He must confess an inability to comprehend the precise manner in which that position was attained, and the precise grounds on which it was recognised.

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

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

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

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

which person or people

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

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

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading For vast as were Coleridge's powers of thought and expression, and splendid, if incomplete, as is the record which they have left behind them in his works, they were never directed to purposes of instruction or persuasion in anything like that systematic and concentrated manner which is necessary to him who would found a school.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The critic who would endeavour to appreciate the position which Coleridge fills in the history of literature and thought for the first half of the nineteenth century must, if he possesses ordinary candour and courage, begin, I think, with a confession.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Coleridge's writings on philosophical and theological subjects were essentially discursive, fragmentary, incomplete.

a late time of life

From this reading Coleridge's position in his later years--His discourse--His influence on contemporary thought--Final review of his intellectual work.