Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

anew

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

in the past

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

in addition

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

someone with the power to settle matters at will

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

present

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

a shop where books are sold

From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

consider bad or wrong

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

refusal to acknowledge as one's own

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

set up or found

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

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

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

absolutely essential

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

Roman satirist (died in 66)

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

repeat a passage from

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

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From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

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From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

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

From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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From this reading The Poetry Bookshop 35 Devonshire St. Theobalds Rd.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The origin of these books, which is set forth in the memoir of Rupert Brooke, was simple and humble.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

up to a particular time

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

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

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

at the time that

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

which person or people

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

the words that are spoken

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.

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

From this reading This, in the words of Pirate Smee, was 'a kind of a compliment', but it was also, to quote the same hero, 'galling'; and I have wished for an opportunity of disowning the pretension which I found attributed to me of setting up as a pundit, or a pontiff, or a Petronius Arbiter; for I have neither the sure taste, nor the exhaustive reading, nor the ample leisure which would be necessary in any such role.

produce a literary work

From this reading Not only did they very properly disapprove my choice of poems: they went on to write as if the Editor of 'Georgian Poetry' were a kind of public functionary, like the President of the Royal Academy; and they asked--again, on this assumption, very properly--who was E.M. that he should bestow and withhold crowns and sceptres, and decide that this or that poet was or was not to count.

a late time of life

From this reading London W.C.1 When the fourth volume of this series was published three years ago, many of the critics who had up till then, as Horace Walpole said of God, been the dearest creatures in the world to me, took another turn.