Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

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

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

highly skilled

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

in actual fact

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

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

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

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

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

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

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

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

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

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From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

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

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

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

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

owed as a debt

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

by chance

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The accuracy of the arrangement as above made may, indeed, be questioned.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

belonging to some prior time

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

on the contrary

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

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

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

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From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

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

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

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

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

not known

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

precisely as stated

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

(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 The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

during the time that

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

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

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading Our principal poets are, perhaps, most frequently named in this order--Bryant, Halleck, Dana, Sprague,[8] Longfellow, Willis, and so on--Halleck coming second in the series, but holding, in fact, a rank in the public opinion quite equal to that of Bryant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two dozen at least might find room between Sprague and Dana--this latter, I fear, owing a very large portion of his reputation to his quondam editorial connection with _The North American Review_.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The name of Halleck is at least as well established in the poetical world as that of any American.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading For my own part, I should have it thus--Longfellow, Bryant, Halleck, Willis, Sprague, Dana; and, estimating rather the poetic capacity than the poems actually accomplished, there are three or four comparatively unknown writers whom I would place in the series between Bryant and Halleck, while there are about a dozen whom I should assign a position between Willis and Sprague.