how long something has existed
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
(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 Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
Byron'snounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
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 Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
any strong feeling
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
EpicureanadjectiveUS /ˌepəkjʊˈriːən/
of Epicurus or epicureanism
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
assemble or get together
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
Herrick's
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From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
Others
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From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
rosebuds
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From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But not feeling so strongly, and therefore not expressing so forcibly, the peculiar character of the emotion, they have not derived the same lessons from their observation.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Other poets--almost all poets--have dwelt fondly upon recollections of childhood.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Others more thoughtful look back upon the early days with the passionate regret of Byron's verses:
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
at the time that
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading The full meaning of the doctrine comes out as we study Wordsworth more thoroughly.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The Epicurean poets are content with Herrick's simple moral-- Gather ye rosebuds while ye may-- and with his simple explanation-- That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer.
