1782
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From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
Austen'snounUS /ˈɔːstɪnz/
possessive form of “austen” — English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
CitizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
Gilpin
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From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
HumorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
inasmuch
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From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
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 Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
Muenchausen
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From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
not any; not one
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
and nothing more
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
QuacksnounUS /kwæks/
plural of “quack” — an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading In 1782 he published his collection of poems, but it only had an indifferent sale.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Although friends spoke well of them, reviews gave forth various and uncertain opinions, and there was no sufficient inducement to lead the public to buy or read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Cowper--Lady Austen's Influence--"John Gilpin"--"The Task"--Goldsmith--"The Citizen of the World"--Humorous Poems--Quacks--Baron Muenchausen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many as are the charms of his works, they would never have become popularly known without this addition.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Humour seems to have an especial claim upon us in connection with the name of Cowper, inasmuch as but for it we should never have become acquainted with his writings.
