Chapter XLIV · Chapter 44

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From this reading "Newstead Abbey, September 7.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading "Newstead Abbey, September 7.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

a quantity of money

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

react verbally

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

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

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

engage in

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

the act of managing something

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

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From this reading "Newstead Abbey, September 7.

not any; not one

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading "Newstead Abbey, September 7.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

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

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

a special situation

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

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

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

(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 "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading There must be many 'fine things' in Wordsworth; but I should think it difficult to make _six_ quartos (the amount of the whole) all fine, particularly the pedler's portion of the poem; but there can be no doubt of his powers to do almost any thing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You should, however, have a good number to start with--I mean, _good_ in quality; in these days, there can be little fear of not coming up to the mark in quantity.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "I should think Mr. Hogg, for his own sake as well as yours, would be 'critical' as Iago himself in his editorial capacity; and that such a publication would answer his purpose, and yours too, with tolerable management.