1873
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From this reading 1873-1878.
1878
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From this reading 1873-1878.
70
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From this reading 70-75.
75
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From this reading 70-75.
speak to
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AET
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From this reading AET.
AimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --Progress of Culture.--Persian Poetry.--Inspiration.--Greatness. --Immortality.--Address at the Unveiling of the Statue of "The Minute-Man" at Concord.--Publication of Collected Poems
CandidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
CollectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading --Progress of Culture.--Persian Poetry.--Inspiration.--Greatness. --Immortality.--Address at the Unveiling of the Statue of "The Minute-Man" at Concord.--Publication of Collected Poems
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
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ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
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(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Contents: Poetry and Imagination.--Social Aims.--Eloquence.--Resources.--The Comic.--Quotation and Originality.
CulturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
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EloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Contents: Poetry and Imagination.--Social Aims.--Eloquence.--Resources.--The Comic.--Quotation and Originality.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
GreatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
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the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
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ImmortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
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InspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading --Progress of Culture.--Persian Poetry.--Inspiration.--Greatness. --Immortality.--Address at the Unveiling of the Statue of "The Minute-Man" at Concord.--Publication of Collected Poems
the literary culture
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
Minute-Man
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NominatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/
appointed by nomination
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
OriginalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
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ParnassusnounUS /ˌpɑːrˈnæsəs/
(Greek mythology) a mountain in central Greece where (according to Greek mythology) the Muses lived; known as the mythological home of music and poetry
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
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PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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literature in metrical form
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gradual improvement or growth or development
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PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
QuotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
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RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
ResourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
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relating to human society and its members
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StatuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Publication of "Parnassus."--Emerson Nominated as Candidate for the Office of Lord Rector of Glasgow University.--Publication of "Letters and Social Aims."
UnveilingnounUS /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/
putting on display for the first time
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