Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading 10)--or the shout of a mob "enormous" (p.

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From this reading 46)--or that his back "drops" _lightsomely in_ (p.

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From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading 46)--or that his back "drops" _lightsomely in_ (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

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

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading 46)--or that his back "drops" _lightsomely in_ (p.

in an eminent manner

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading 10)--or the shout of a mob "enormous" (p.

divisible by two

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

presently existing

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

possessive form of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

moving easily and quickly; nimble

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

moving with quick light steps

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading 10)--or the shout of a mob "enormous" (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

and nothing more

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 10)--or the shout of a mob "enormous" (p.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

plural of “prelude” — something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading 10)--or the shout of a mob "enormous" (p.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading 9)--or a fit, _lightsome_;--or that a hero's nose is "_lightsomely_ brought down from a forehead of clear-spirited thought" (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

not endowed with authority

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In what vernacular tongue, for instance, does Mr. Hunt find a lady's waist called _clipsome_ (p.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

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

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This passage, compared with the verses to which it preludes, affords a more extraordinary instance of self-delusion than even Mr. Hunt's notion of the merit of his versification; for if there be one fault more eminently conspicuous and ridiculous in Mr. Hunt's work than another, it is,--that it is full of _mere vulgarisms_ and _fugitive phrases_, and that in every page the language is--not only not _the actual, existing language_, but an ungrammatical, unauthorised, chaotic jargon, such as we believe was never before spoken, much less written.