used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
confined by bonds
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
BROOKnounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
Channing
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From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
CHANNING'S
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From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
to or in any or all places
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
start firing a weapon
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
go away from a place
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
MARGARET
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From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
MARGARET'S
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From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
oppositesnounUS /ˈɑːpəzəts/
plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
on the contrary
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
express in words
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
express in speech
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
TRANSCENDENTALadjectiveUS /ˌtrænsənˈdentəl/
existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is now time for us to speak of the portrait of Margaret drawn by the hand of William Henry Channing.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
precisely as stated
From this reading And first give us leave to say that Mr. Emerson's very valuable statements concerning her are to be prized rather for their critical and literary appreciation than accepted as showing the insight given by strong personal sympathy.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Mr. Emerson never appeared to be modified by any change of circumstance, never melted nor took fire, but was always and everywhere himself, the soul of Margaret was subject to a glowing passion which raised the temperature of the social atmosphere around her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While bound to each other by mutual esteem and admiration, Margaret and Mr. Emerson were opposites in natural tendency, if not in character.
WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM HENRY CHANNING'S PORTRAIT OF MARGARET.--TRANSCENDENTAL DAYS.--BROOK FARM.--MARGARET'S VISITS THERE.
