1840
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From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
1841
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From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
24th
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From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That would, in fact, be his model.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
ChaucernounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
Chaucer'snounUS /ˈtʃɔːsərz/
possessive form of “chaucer” — English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
CompanionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This volume contains more of his Tales as they were modernised by later poets.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That would, in fact, be his model.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
Geoffrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This volume contains more of his Tales as they were modernised by later poets.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This volume contains more of his Tales as they were modernised by later poets.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading That would, in fact, be his model.
modernisedadjective
brought up to date
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
ModernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This volume contains more of his Tales as they were modernised by later poets.
Moxon
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From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
Prioressnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
TalenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
TalesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That would, in fact, be his model.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This volume contains more of his Tales as they were modernised by later poets.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1841 there was a volume published entitled, “The Poems of Geoffrey Chaucer Modernized.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE last volume of these “Companion Poets” contained some of Chaucer’s Tales as they were modernised by Dryden.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That would, in fact, be his model.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Of this volume, when it was first projected, Wordsworth wrote to Moxon, his publisher, on the 24th of February 1840: “Mr. Powell, my friend, has some thought of preparing for publication some portion of Chaucer modernised, as far and no farther than is done in my treatment of ‘The Prioress’ Tale.’
