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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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EMERSON'S POEMS.
The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.
Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Ralph Waldo Emerson is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EMERSON'S POEMS.
/ˈemərsənz ˈpoʊəmz/
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The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
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In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.
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Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
/ʌv ðoʊz oʊˈmɪtəd ˈsevrəl ɑːr naʊ rɪˈstɔːrd ɪn əˈkɔːrdəns wɪð ðə ɪkˈsprest ˈwɪʃɪz ʌv ˈmeni ˈriːdərz ənd ˈlʌvərz ʌv ðem/
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Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.
/ˈɔːlsoʊ sʌm ˈpiːsəz ˈnevər bɪˈfɔːr ˈpʌblɪʃt ɑːr hiːr ˈɡɪvən ɪn æn əˈpendɪks ɑːn ˈveriəs ɡraʊndz/

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Appendix noun US /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading “Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.”

Cabot noun US /ˈkæbət/

son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)

From this reading “The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.”

editions noun US /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading “The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.”

emerson's noun US /ˈemərsənz/

possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading “EMERSON'S POEMS.”

introduces verb US /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.”

ninth noun US /naɪnθ/

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading “The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.”

omitting verb US /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.”

selection noun US /səˈlekʃən/

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading “In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.”

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1876

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From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/

son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

EMERSON'SnounUS /ˈemərsənz/

possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading EMERSON'S POEMS.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

introducesverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

MAY-DAY

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From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

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

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

NotenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

POEMSnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

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

From this reading EMERSON'S POEMS.

Prefatoryadjective

serving as an introduction or preface

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading In 1876 Mr. Emerson published a selection from his poems, adding six new ones, and omitting many.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix, on various grounds.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The following "Prefatory Note" by Mr. Cabot introduces the ninth volume of the series of Emerson's collected works:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.

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