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Four American poets
Four American poets

Chapter III

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THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.
Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”
The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.
This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”
Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.
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Four American poets

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Four American poets is here in full — 53 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.
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Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”
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The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.
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This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”
/ðɪs seɪm ˈnuːzpeɪpər hæd ˈʌðər ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz ˈɔːlsoʊ frʌm ðə pen ʌv siː biː/
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Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.

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contributions noun US /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading “This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.””

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Gazette noun US /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

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Hampshire noun US /ˈhæmpʃər/

a county of southern England on the English Channel

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Longfellow noun US /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading “The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.”

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poetic adjective US /poʊˈetɪk/

of or relating to poetry

From this reading “THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.”

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politician noun US /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading “Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.”

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recited verb US /rəˈsaɪtɪd/

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading “Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.””

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translation noun US /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading “Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.””

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twelve years noun + noun

In this reading “THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.”

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YOUNG POET adjective + noun

In this reading “THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.”

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copy of verb + particle

In this reading “Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.””

17,406 times in 426,211 chapters
in the presence preposition + article + noun counted as “in … presence”

In this reading “Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.””

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18

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From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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1806

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From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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Bryant

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From this reading Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.

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Bryant's

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From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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Dr

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From this reading Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.

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Enigmas

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From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/

a county of southern England on the English Channel

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/

a local church community

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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pennounUS /pen/

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.

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POETnounUS /ˈpoʊət/

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/

of or relating to poetry

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.

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presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Dr. Peter Bryant was something of a politician.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This same newspaper had other contributions also from the pen of “C. B.”

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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twelvenounUS /twelv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Besides some “Enigmas” and a translation from the Latin of Horace, he made a copy of verses to be recited at the close of the winter school, “in the presence of the master, the minister of the parish, and a number of private gentlemen.”

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yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The verses were printed in the _Hampshire Gazette_, March 18, 1806, the year before Longfellow was born.

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yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE YOUNG POET Bryant’s poetic career began when he was twelve years old.

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