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From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.

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

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touching and pressing; in opposition to

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

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

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

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the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

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

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

the -ing form of “be”

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

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affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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definite but not specified or identified

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

a person who is in charge

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occurring with or following as a consequence

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all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation

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-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

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

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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

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

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having lost your job

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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prudence in avoiding waste

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From this reading WILLIAM GODWIN.

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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a person who keeps watch over something or someone

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

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

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give help or assistance; be of service

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

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

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

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the quality of being honest

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a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

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not prudent or wise

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

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plural of “inaccuracy” — the quality of being inaccurate and having errors

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of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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the quality of being just or fair

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the literary culture

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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

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how something is done or how it happens

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plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

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

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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

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the force of workers available

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

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a form of address for a man

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necessary for relief or supply

From this reading To guard against imputations of error, that may be unjustly preferred against this work on the authority of another man of letters, it is needful for me to call attention to certain inaccuracies of Mr. Kegan Paul’s chief literary performance.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

being perceived or observed

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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many times at short intervals

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

touching and supported by a surface

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

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a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading To guard against imputations of error, that may be unjustly preferred against this work on the authority of another man of letters, it is needful for me to call attention to certain inaccuracies of Mr. Kegan Paul’s chief literary performance.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

more desirable than another

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plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

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plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.

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

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plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

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work done by one person or group that benefits another

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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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meant or adapted for an occasion or use

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the trait of avoiding excesses

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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

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

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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in an unjust manner

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feelings of excessive pride

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the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

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From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

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

From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.

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

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

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From this reading WILLIAM GODWIN.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.

English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women; mother of Mary Shelley (1759-1797)

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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

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

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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.

a late time of life

From this reading In Chapter VII., Vol. II., of _William Godwin; his Friends and Contemporaries_, Mr. Kegan Paul remarks, ‘The attraction which Godwin’s society always possessed for young men has often been noticed, nor did it decrease as years passed on.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

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a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Two young men were drawn to him in the year 1811, fired with zeal for intellectual pursuits, and desiring help from Godwin.