Chapter IV

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From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

(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 On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

confined by bonds

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

have the idea for

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

deem to be

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

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From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

at any time

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

with resolute determination

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

a female deity

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

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

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

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

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

-ing form of “harmonize” — go together

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

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

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

literature in metrical form

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

cause to run

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs

From this reading On the contrary, he firmly believed in man's capacity to work out his own regeneration.

become active

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

a person, without saying who

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

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

From this reading Certain it is that he gave to politics a great deal of thought and study.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading His tuneful lyre was ever at the service of the Goddess of Freedom; and he took occasion often to pour forth music calculated to rouse the nations from their apathy.

precisely as stated

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

(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 On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

which person or people

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.

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

From this reading POLITICS Someone has said that if Shelley had not been a poet he would have been a politician.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading On January 26, 1819, Shelley wrote to Peacock: "I consider poetry very subordinate to political science, and, if I were well, certainly I would aspire to the latter, for I can conceive a great work embodying the discoveries of all ages, and harmonizing the contending creeds by which mankind have been ruled."[82] Shelley was not one who beheld the woe In which mankind was bound, and deem'd that fate Which made them abject, would preserve them so.