1905
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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 A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
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 If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
Athenæum
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authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
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clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
DenounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
Dr
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From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
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 I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
Glencairn
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Haight
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
Kilmacolm
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From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
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 _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
NotesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
PressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
Quincey
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From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
SelectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading A number of the new notes I owe to a review of the _Selections_ by Dr. Lane Cooper, of Cornell University.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _Glencairn, Kilmacolm, Scotland June 27, 1905_ Some portions of this Introduction have been taken from the Athenæum Press _Selections from De Quincey_; many of the notes have also been transferred from that volume.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish also to thank for many favors the Committee and officers of the Glasgow University Library.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edited With Introduction And Notes By Milton Haight Turk, Ph.D.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a word by way of suggestion to teachers be pertinent, I would venture to remark that the object of the teacher of literature is, of course, only to fulfill the desire of the author--to make clear his facts and to bring home his ideas in all their power and beauty.
