1820
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From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
1824
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From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
62
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From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
BroughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
Cavendish-square
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From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
coadjutornoun
an assistant to a bishop
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
editorshipnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
Margaret-street
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From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
not any; not one
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
originatingverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
Theodoric
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From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time he had lodgings at 62, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1824, he published Theodoric, a poem, by no means equal to his former productions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading During the struggle for independence in which Greece was engaged, and in which she was ultimately successful, he took a strong interest in the cause of that country, as he subsequently, and indeed all his life did in that of Poland."
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading In 1820, Campbell undertook the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine; and in this magazine appeared some of his most beautiful minor poems.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "To Mr. Campbell," says his anonymous biographer, "belongs the merit, we believe, of originating the London University, in which project Lord Brougham was an active coadjutor.
