Chapter I · Chapter 1

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

the state of being absent

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

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

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

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

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

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

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

dearly loved

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

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From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

an abstract part of something

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

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

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

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

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

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

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

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From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

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

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We may remember Coleridge's own words:

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

not any; not one

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We may remember Coleridge's own words:

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

-ing form of “proofread” — read for errors

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

on the contrary

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

To recall to mind.

From this reading We may remember Coleridge's own words:

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From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

a state of social isolation

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

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

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

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

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We may remember Coleridge's own words:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

at the time that

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

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

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed."

belonging to which person

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.

the words that are spoken

From this reading We may remember Coleridge's own words:

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Jonathan Ingram, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love."

the act of creating written works

From this reading Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love."

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion.