used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
have
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
BlackwoodnounUS /ˈblækwʊd/
very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
candidlyadverbUS /ˈkændɪdli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
cannot
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From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
deem to be
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
disproportionnoun
lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
estimatingverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
give expression to
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
Keats's
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From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
lampoonernoun
mimics literary or musical style for comic effect
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
engage in
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
maturest
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From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
in other respects or ways
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
poesynoun
literature in metrical form
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But this consideration cannot be allowed to operate beyond a certain point: the estimate has to be given--and given candidly and distinctly, however imperfectly.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
continue talking
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
QuarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
reiteratingverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
reviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
a special situation
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
which person or people
From this reading The critic who _is_ a critic--and not a _Quarterly_ or a _Blackwood_ reviewer or lampooner--is well aware of the disproportion between his power of estimation, and the demand which such a genius as that of Keats, and such work as the maturest which he produced, make upon the estimating faculty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His work as a poet is to us the thing of primary importance: and it remains for us to consider what this poetic work amounts to in essence and in detail.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We have seen what John Keats did in the shifting scene of the world, and in the high arena of poesy; we have seen what were the qualities of character and of mind which enabled him to bear his part in each.
produce a literary work
From this reading I shall therefore proceed to express my real opinion of Keats's poems, whether an admiring opinion or otherwise; and shall write without reiterating--what I may nevertheless feel--a sense of the presumption involved in such a process.
