Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

attach to

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

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

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

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

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

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

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

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

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

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

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

causing inconvenience

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

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

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

have

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

relating to or arranged according to temporal order

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

carefully weighed

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

something written by hand

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

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

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

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

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

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

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

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

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

not one, and not any

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

and nothing more

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

above and across; more than

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

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

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

a smallest army unit

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

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

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Punctuation and orthography have been attempted; Clare left such matters to his editor in his lifetime, conceiving them to be an "awkward squad."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

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

From this reading The arrangement is chronological, though in many cases the date of a poem can only be conjectured from the handwriting and the style; and it is almost impossible to affix dates to such Asylum Poems as bear none.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

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

From this reading For the present volume over two thousand poems by Clare have been considered and compared; of which over two-thirds have not been published.

during the time that

From this reading While poetic value has been the general ground of selection, the development of the poet has seemed of sufficient interest for representation; and some of Clare's juvenilia are accordingly included.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of those here given ninety are now first printed, and are distinguished with asterisks in the contents: one or two are gleaned from periodicals: and many of the others have been brought into line with manuscript versions.