Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

anew

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

(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 _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

any thing at all

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

for the reason that

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

characteristic of the present

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

at any time

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

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From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

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From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

made by hand or a hand process

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

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

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

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

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

the state of being honored

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

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

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

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

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

immediately past

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

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

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

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 Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

small in range or scope

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

a reformed prostitute

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

-ing form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

and nothing more

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

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

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

not worth considering

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

move upward

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

British art critic (1819-1900)

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

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

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps Magdalen, which has never forgiven herself for nurturing the author of _Ravenna_, may be felicitated on having escaped the further intolerable honour that she might have suffered by seeing crowned again with paltry academic parsley the most highly gifted of all her children in the last century.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

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

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

not worthy of trust or belief

From this reading Of the lectures, I have only included those which exist, so far as I know, in manuscript; the reports of others in contemporary newspapers being untrustworthy.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

at the time that

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

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

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

possessive form of “wilde” — Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)

From this reading It belongs to Wilde’s Oxford days when he was the unsuccessful competitor for the Chancellor’s English Essay Prize.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _First Published in Book Form_ (_Limited Edition on _1908_ Handmade Paper and Japanese Vellum_) _Second Edition_ (_F’cap._ 8_vo_) _1909_ _Third Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1911_ _Fourth Edition_ ( ,, ,, ) _1913_ WITH the exception of the _Poems in Prose_ this volume does not contain anything which the author ever contemplated reprinting.

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

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _The Rise of Historical Criticism_ is interesting to admirers of his work, however, because it shows the development of his style and the wide intellectual range distinguishing the least _borné_ of all the late Victorian writers, with the possible exception of Ruskin.