1897
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From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
subject to appointment
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
Biglow
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From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
fearless and daring
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
CAMBUSCAN
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From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
CriticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
eruditeadjectiveUS /ˈerədaɪt/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
FablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
a social unit living together
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
HALF-TOLD
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From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
HoseanounUS /hoʊˈsiːə/
a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
ten 10s
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is No.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
Launfal
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From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
march in a procession
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
nimbusnounUS /ˈnɪmbəs/
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
not any; not one
From this reading This is No.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
term of address for a man
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
not in physical motion
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
thirty-fifthadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-five in counting order
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is No.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
tunefuladjectiveUS /ˈtuːnfəl/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred and twenty-four copies printed in the month of March, 1897.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
a vivid mental image
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
which person or people
From this reading “--CALL UP HIM WHO LEFT HALF-TOLD THE STORY OF CAMBUSCAN BOLD.”
Wilbur
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From this reading He was then known as the author of two volumes of poems besides the biting “Fable for Critics” and the tender “Vision of Sir Launfal,” and the nimbus was still brightly shining around the head of him who had created the tuneful “Hosea Biglow” and the erudite “Parson Wilbur.”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Whilst midway in his thirty-fifth year Lowell was appointed to deliver a course of lectures before the Institute founded by a relative, and bearing the family name.
