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The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838
The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838

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COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.
At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.
He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.
Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.
Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.
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The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838 is here in full — 956 sentences across 192 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.
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At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.
/æt ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ ˈwɪðər hɪz ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən hæd ˈtrævəld bɪˈfɔːr hɪm haɪ hoʊps ənd fer ˈprɑːməsəz ʌv səkˈses wɜːr ˌentərˈteɪnd baɪ hɪz jʌŋ frendz ənd riˈleɪʃənz/
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He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.
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Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.
/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl ˈdʒiːnjəs hæz ə ˈsaɪkəl ʌv ɪts oʊn ənd muːvz ˈoʊnli ɪn ðæt pæθ ɔːr baɪ ðə ˈpaʊərz ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ ɪt/
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Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

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Blues noun US /bluːz/

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading “He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.”

bristol noun US /ˈbrɪstəl/

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading “COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.”

creative adjective US /kriˈeɪtɪv/

having the ability or power to create

From this reading “Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.”

cycle noun US /ˈsaɪkəl/

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading “Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.”

influencing verb US /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/

-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading “Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.”

prospective adjective US /prəˈspektɪv/

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading “Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.”

quits adjective US /kwɪts/

on equal terms by payment or requital

From this reading “COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.”

retrospective noun US /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/

an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work

From this reading “Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.”

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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 He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

ACCOUNTSnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

ANECDOTESnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

BluesnounUS /bluːz/

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

BRISTOLnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/

a university in England

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

COLERIDGE'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

COLLEGEnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/

having the ability or power to create

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

DIFFERENTadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

DURINGprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/

pleasantly occupied

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

ENTRYnounUS /ˈentri/

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

familiarlyadverb

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

HIMpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

hopesnounUS /hoʊps/

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/

of the present time and place

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

IndividualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

influencingverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/

-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

INTIMACYnounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/

close or warm friendship

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

JESUSnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

labours

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

MIDDLETONnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

movesnounUS /muːvz/

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

pathnounUS /pæθ/

a course of conduct

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

QUITSadjectiveUS /kwɪts/

on equal terms by payment or requital

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

RESIDENCEnounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

retrospectivenounUS /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/

an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

SIMPLICITYnounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

SOUTHEYnoun

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

TACTnounUS /tækt/

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Individual genius has a cycle of its own, and moves only in that path, or by the powers influencing it.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Genius has been properly defined 'prospective', talent on the contrary 'retrospective': genius is creative, and lives much in the future, and in its passage or progress may make use of the labours of talent.

WANTverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

whompronounUS /huːm/

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

From this reading He was considered by the "Blues," as they are familiarly termed, one from whom they were to derive great immediate honour, which for a short period, however, was deferred.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

WORLDLYadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading COLERIDGE'S FIRST ENTRY AT JESUS' COLLEGE.--HIS SIMPLICITY AND WANT OF WORLDLY TACT.--ANECDOTES AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF HIM DURING HIS RESIDENCE AT COLLEGE INTIMACY WITH MIDDLETON--WITH SOUTHEY.--QUITS COLLEGE FOR BRISTOL.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At Cambridge, whither his reputation had travelled before him, high hopes and fair promises of success were entertained by his young friends and relations.

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