Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142)

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

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From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading It is fine as a poem: it is finer as a piece of high-wrought eloquence.

to come or go into

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

divisible by two

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is fine as a poem: it is finer as a piece of high-wrought eloquence.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading It is fine as a poem: it is finer as a piece of high-wrought eloquence.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

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From this reading It is fine as a poem: it is finer as a piece of high-wrought eloquence.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the literary culture

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

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From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

not any; not one

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

and nothing more

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

by chance

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading It is fine as a poem: it is finer as a piece of high-wrought eloquence.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading It is fine as a poem: it is finer as a piece of high-wrought eloquence.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

not in physical motion

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

required or under orders

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The epistle of Eloise to Abelard is the only exception I can think of, to the general spirit of the foregoing remarks; and I should be disingenuous not to acknowledge that it is an exception.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

literature in metrical form

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The foundation is in the letters themselves of Abelard and Eloise, which are quite as impressive, but still in a different way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Besides the richness of the historical materials, the high _gusto_ of the original sentiments which Pope had to work upon, there were perhaps circumstances in his own situation which made him enter into the subject with even more than a poet's feeling.

produce a literary work

From this reading No woman could be supposed to write a better love-letter in verse.