used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
Duddon
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From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
apart from; not including
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
Grasmere
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From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
an occurrence of something
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
most important element
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
engage in
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
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 this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
a male human offspring
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
SonnetsnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪts/
plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
surpassesverbUS /sərˈpæsɪz/
third-person singular of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much talent in the family, and the eldest son was distinguished for poetical talent, of which a specimen is given in my Notes to the Sonnets on the Duddon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
Town-End
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From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
except if; if not
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
versificationnoun
a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
precisely as stated
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
at the time that
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once, when in our cottage at Town-End, I was talking with him about poetry, in the course of our conversation I presumed to find fault with the versification of Pope, of whom he was an enthusiastic admirer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I have entered so particularly into the main points of their history, that I will barely testify in prose that (with the single exception of the particulars of their journey to Grasmere, which, however, was exactly copied from real life in another instance) the whole that I have said of them is as faithful to the truth as words can make it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
a late time of life
From this reading this book were, during many years, our principal associates in the Vale of Grasmere, unless I were to except our very nearest neighbours.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He defended him with a warmth that indicated much irritation; nevertheless I would not abandon my point, and said, 'In compass and variety of sound your own versification surpasses his.'
