Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

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From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

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

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

(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 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

plural of “appendix” — supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

relating to or arranged according to temporal order

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

a period of 10 years

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

being one more than seven

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

being one more than ten

From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

a room where books are kept

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

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 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

plural of “memorial” — a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

a form of address for a man

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

past form of “readjust” — adjust anew

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

cast again, in a different role

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

the process of generating offspring

From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

improved or brought up to date

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

the words of something written

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The present edition is not a reproduction of those eleven volumes of 1882-9.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

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

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

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

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

(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 It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

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

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.

during the time that

From this reading 'Errata' in the previous volumes are corrected: several thousand new notes have been added, many of the old ones are entirely recast: the changes of text, introduced by Wordsworth into the successive editions of his Poems, have all been revised; new readings--derived from many MS. sources--have been added: while the chronological order of the Poems has, in several instances, been changed, in the light of fresh evidence.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is true that to much of the editorial material included in the latter--as well as in my 'Memorials of Coleorton', and in 'The English Lake District as interpreted in the Poems of Wordsworth'--I can add little that is new; but the whole of what was included in these books has been revised, corrected, and readjusted in this one [1].

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading During the decade between 1879 and 1889 I was engaged in a detailed study of Wordsworth; and, amongst other things, edited a library edition of his Poetical Works in eight volumes, including the "Prefaces" and "Appendices" to his Poems, and a few others of his Prose Works, such as his 'Description of the Scenery of the Lakes in the North of England'.

a late time of life

From this reading This edition was published by Mr. Paterson, Edinburgh, at intervals between the years 1882 and 1886: and it was followed in 1889 by a 'Life of Wordsworth', in three volumes, which was a continuation of the previous eight.