Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

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From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

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

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

later than; following

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

how long something has existed

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

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From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

brought into existence

From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

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From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

at any time

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

having made preparations

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

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

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

hear with intention

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

being two more than thirty

From this reading Bernard had the misfortune to lose his mother one month after his birth: her maiden name was Mary Done, and she was a native of Rockcliffe, Cumberland; she died at the early age of thirty-two.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

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

From this reading Bernard Barton was born in the vicinity of London, on the 31st of January, 1784.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading His father was in trade in the metropolis, whither he had come from his native place, Carlisle.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Such is the character of the poet, and in the following sketch such will be proved to be the character of the man.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton's compositions afford indications of genuine feeling, of deep affection, of benevolence, sympathy, taste, and integrity; he seems to have an ear ever on the listen for the accents of charity, patriotism, and religion; where human anguish causes the tear to start, there he would fain be to soothe and alleviate.