Chapter III

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From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

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

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

in actual fact

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

faithful support for a cause or political party or religion

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

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

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

sharply contrasted in character or purpose

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

from appearances alone

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

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

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

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

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

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From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

dearly loved

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

an arrangement of events in time

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

in a conventional manner

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

thunderous verbal attack

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

being one more than seven

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

divisible by two

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

sincerely earnest

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

displaying a lack of consistency

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

an occurrence of something

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

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

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

plural of “juxtaposition” — the act of positioning close together (or side by side)

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

a particular point in time

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

many times at short intervals

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

on one occasion

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

almost; nearly

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

in a prudish manner

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

Identical; not different.

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

an educational institution

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

designated or chosen by yourself

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

taking delight in beauty

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

being eight more than thirty

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

lacking systematic arrangement or method or organization

From this reading The arrangement of the different items is, however, unsystematic and inconsistent.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

having great diversity or variety

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

literature in metrical form

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

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

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These unexpected juxtapositions, inexplicable even on the theory of an adherence to chronology, suggest at once the curious way in which Byron’s versatile and complex nature tended to show itself at various times in moods apparently antithetical, permitting them often to follow each other closely or even to exist at practically the same moment.

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

From this reading Of the thirty-eight separate poems which the collection contains, eight, at least, may be classed as legitimate satires.

during the time that

From this reading The lines _On a Change of Masters at a Great Public School_, comprising a prejudiced and impulsive diatribe, are followed by the _Epitaph on a Beloved Friend_, a sincere and heartfelt elegy; while the conventionally sentimental _Lines to Mary, On Receiving Her Picture_ are preceded and followed by satiric poems.

which person or people

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BYRON’S EARLY SATIRIC VERSE _Fugitive Pieces_, Byron’s first volume of verse, actually printed in November, 1806, was almost immediately suppressed at the instance of his elder friend and self-appointed mentor, Rev. J. T. Becher, who somewhat prudishly expostulated with him on the sensuous tone of certain passages.