1785
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From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
1794
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From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
1797
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From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
1847
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From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
1853
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From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
98
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From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
autobiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
Biographia
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From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
BiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
Coleridge's
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From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
the literary culture
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
Literaria
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From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
NetheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
Poole
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From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
Sara
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From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
Stowey
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From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
STUDENTnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
SupplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are included in the first chapter of the “Biographical Supplement” to the “Biographia Literaria.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The larger portion of this so-called Biographical Supplement was prepared for the press by Henry Nelson Coleridge, and consists of the opening chapters of a proposed “biographical sketch,” and a selection from the correspondence of S. T. Coleridge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
at the time that
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading His widow, Sara Coleridge, when she brought out the second edition of the “Biographia Literaria” in 1847, published this fragment and added some matter of her own.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading This edition has never been reprinted in England, but is included in the American edition of Coleridge’s Works, which was issued by Harper & Brothers in 1853.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
a late time of life
From this reading STUDENT LIFE 1785-1794 The five autobiographical letters addressed to Thomas Poole were written at Nether Stowey, at irregular intervals during the years 1797-98.
