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Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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Well done good and faithful editor.
I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.
The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.
Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.
I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.
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Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Well done good and faithful editor.
/wel dʌn ɡʊd ənd ˈfeɪθfəl ˈedətər/
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I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.
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The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.
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Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.
/æd jɔːr neɪm æt ðə end tuː ɡɪv ɪt ðə ˈprɑːpər əˈθɔːrəti/
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I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

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acknowledgment noun US /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading “I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.”

adequate adjective US /ˈædəkwət/

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading “I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.”

devolved verb US /dɪˈvɑːlvd/

past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another

From this reading “I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.”

edition noun US /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading “I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.”

inferences noun US /ˈɪnfərensɪz/

plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading “The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.”

Pedigree noun US /ˈpedəɡri/

the descendants of one individual

From this reading “The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.”

preface noun US /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.”

ringleader noun US /ˈrɪŋliːdər/

a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)

From this reading “I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

abetters

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From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

AddverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

aiders

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From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

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 I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Well done good and faithful editor.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

Burgum's

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From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

Chatterton

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From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

devolvedverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlvd/

past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Well done good and faithful editor.

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

editornounUS /ˈedətər/

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 Well done good and faithful editor.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Well done good and faithful editor.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Well done good and faithful editor.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

how

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From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

inferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/

plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/

make reference to

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

PedigreenounUS /ˈpedəɡri/

the descendants of one individual

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

ringleadernounUS /ˈrɪŋliːdər/

a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well done good and faithful editor.

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I suspect that it is fortunate for the edition of Chatterton, that its care has devolved upon you.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Add your name at the end to give it the proper authority.

yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading The note with which you preface 'Burgum's Pedigree' need not come to me, as the M.S. is yours, whatever inferences may be drawn from it, will be by you.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading I shall know how to say enough, in the preface, about all other aiders and abetters, but it will not be easy to mention such a ringleader as yourself in words of adequate acknowledgment.

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