1816
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From this reading 1816.
2
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From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
3
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From this reading "February 3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
for the reason that
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
CantonounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
at any time
From this reading "Yours ever." * * * * *
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "February 3.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
GibbonnounUS /ˈɡɪbən/
English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
Gifford
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From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
only a very short time before
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
Marmion
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From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
as might be expected
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
Parisina
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From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
express in words
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
a special situation
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
precisely as stated
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I sent for 'Marmion,' which I return, because it occurred to me, there might be a resemblance between part of 'Parisina' and a similar scene in Canto 2d of 'Marmion.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I fear there is, though I never thought of it before, and could hardly wish to imitate that which is inimitable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "There are a few words and phrases I want to alter in the MS., and should like to do it before you print, and will return it in an hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish you would ask Mr. Gifford whether I ought to say any thing upon it;--I had completed the story on the passage from Gibbon, which indeed leads to a like scene naturally, without a thought of the kind: but it comes upon me not very comfortably.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yours ever." * * * * *
