1783
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From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
1792
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From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
anew
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
BELVOIR
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From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
BurkesnounUS /bɜːrks/
plural of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
chaplaincynoun
the position of chaplain
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
Crabbe
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From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
Crabbe's
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From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
didacticadjectiveUS /daɪˈdæktɪk/
instructive (especially excessively)
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
divisible by two
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
a social unit living together
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
a room where books are kept
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
social deportment
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
a particular point in time
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
MUSTON
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From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
not any; not one
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
Popian
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From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
RutlandnounUS /ˈrʌtlənd/
a town in central Vermont
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
term of address for a man
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
slightsnounUS /slaɪts/
plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a male human offspring
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The successful author continued as modest as the rejected candidate for publication had been patient and long-suffering."
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
at the time that
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
in or at the place that
From this reading The biographer might have remarked as no less strange that the success of _The Village_ failed, for the moment at least, to convince Crabbe where his true strength lay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meantime the occasional visits of the Duke of Rutland and his family to London brought the chaplain again in touch with the Burkes and the friends he had first made through them, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading LIFE AT BELVOIR CASTLE AND AT MUSTON (1783-1792) "The sudden popularity of _The Village_" writes Crabbe's son and biographer, "must have produced, after the numberless slights and disappointments already mentioned, and even after the tolerable success of _The Library_, about as strong a revulsion in my father's mind as a ducal chaplaincy in his circumstances; but there was no change in his temper or manners.
a late time of life
From this reading When he again published a poem, two years later, he reverted to the old Popian topics and methods in a by no means successful didactic satire on newspapers.
