used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
commendsverbUS /kəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
commingledverbUS /kɑːˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “commingle” — mix or blend
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
intentionally conceived
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
at any time
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
apart from; not including
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
HosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
MarvellnounUS /mɑːrˈvel/
English poet (1621-1678)
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
a particular point in time
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
not any; not one
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
PegasusnounUS /ˈpeɡəsəs/
(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
by chance
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
PignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
a light shade of red
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
literature in metrical form
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
RoastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No one ever so finely commingled poetry and humour as Charles Lamb.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
TailorsnounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
carry out
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Lamb--His Farewell to Tobacco--Pink Hose--On the Melancholy of Tailors--Roast Pig.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
in or at the place that
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We can find in them no promise of the brilliancy for which he was afterwards so distinguished, except perhaps in his "Farewell to Tobacco," where for a moment he allowed his Pegasus to take a more fantastic flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His early poems printed with those of Coleridge, his schoolfellow at Christ's Hospital, abounded with pure and tender sentiment, but never arrested the attention of the public.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In his transparent crystal you are always seeing one colour through another, and he was conscious of the charm of such combinations, for he commends Andrew Marvell for such refinement.
