Chapter I

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

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A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

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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 I have added a version of the quatrains, that the piece may be complete.

further or added

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

for the reason that

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

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From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

the people of Great Britain

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showing who or what does the action

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From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading I have added a version of the quatrains, that the piece may be complete.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

in or to another place

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

third-person singular of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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

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superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I have added a version of the quatrains, that the piece may be complete.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

not any; not one

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading I have added a version of the quatrains, that the piece may be complete.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

at an earlier time or formerly

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past form of “print” — put into print

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any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

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From this reading I have added a version of the quatrains, that the piece may be complete.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

from one end or side of something to the other

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

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as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading I have added a version of the quatrains, that the piece may be complete.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

during the time that

From this reading While these sheets are passing through the press, Dr. Garnett, of the British Museum--one of the kindest and ablest of bibliographers--has forwarded to me a contribution, previously sent by him to _The Academy_, and printed in its issue of January 2, 1897.

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

From this reading Dr. Garnett says, in his letter to me, “The verses were undoubtedly in Wordsworth’s hand”; and, he adds, “I think they should be preserved, because they are Wordsworth’s, and as an additional proof of his regard for Camoens, whom he enumerates elsewhere among great sonnet-writers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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

From this reading For the latter--which will always hold a high place in Wordsworth literature--I placed everything asked from me at the disposal of Mr. Dowden.

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From this reading I have no means of knowing--or of ultimately discovering--whether that sonnet, printed as Wordsworth’s, is really his.