1841
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From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
1853
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45
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From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE TILL MARRIAGE, AND WORK TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE _POEMS_ OF 1853.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
unvarying in nature
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
true confidential information
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
divisible by two
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
five-and-twenty
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From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
illuminative
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From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
inconsistencynounUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
and nothing more
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the literary culture
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading LIFE TILL MARRIAGE, AND WORK TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE _POEMS_ OF 1853.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
not any; not one
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE TILL MARRIAGE, AND WORK TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE _POEMS_ OF 1853.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
a human being
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
POEMSnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading LIFE TILL MARRIAGE, AND WORK TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE _POEMS_ OF 1853.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
prigs
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From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
PUBLICATIONnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading LIFE TILL MARRIAGE, AND WORK TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE _POEMS_ OF 1853.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
except for; apart from
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
refrain from harming
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
symptomaticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/
characteristic or indicative of a disease
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE TILL MARRIAGE, AND WORK TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE _POEMS_ OF 1853.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
up to a particular time
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
undergraduatenounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwət/
a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
at the time that
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And then they are not copious, telling us in particular next to nothing about his literary work (which is, later, their constant subject) till he was past thirty.
which person or people
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Even those who are by no means greedy of details as to the biography of authors, may without inconsistency regret that Matthew Arnold's _Letters_ do not begin till he was just five-and-twenty.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading We could spare schoolboy letters, which, though often interesting, are pretty identical, save when written by little prigs.
a late time of life
From this reading But the letters of an undergraduate--especially when the person is Matthew Arnold, and the University the Oxford of the years 1841-45--ought to be not a little symptomatic, not a little illuminative.
