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From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
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From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
embryonounUS /ˈembrioʊ/
(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
of the present time and place
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
the literary culture
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
for more time
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
not any; not one
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
by chance
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
pliesnounUS /plaɪz/
plural of “ply” — one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
literature in metrical form
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
not in physical motion
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
UnquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
the act of using
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
VaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
VENTURESnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading FIRST VENTURES 1838-1844 As his college course drew near its close, Lowell began to forecast his immediate future.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Germany, it was properly said to him, was no place for the study of law by an American, and the law was regarded as his vocation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
which person or people
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Vaguely conscious of his real calling, Lowell passed in review the two professions of the ministry and the law, which at that time would be likely to attract one who had begun to use his pen with as much assiduity as an embryo artist plies his pencil in sketches.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading His growing devotion to letters, especially to poetry, and perhaps the wish to linger a little longer within the shelter of the academic life, led him to cherish the notion of studying a while in Germany, and he wrote to his father, who was still abroad, in pursuance of this plan; but he received no encouragement.
a late time of life
From this reading Unquestionably the ministry opened a fair way of life to him, somewhat as it had, less than a score of years earlier, to Emerson, though the conditions had already begun to change.
