1830
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
1831
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
1832
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
1833
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From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
1842
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From this reading When the poem was reprinted in the 1842 volumes these lines were suppressed.]
(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 When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
Blackwood's
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
put or pin the blame on
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
CrustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
Englishman's
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
epigramnounUS /ˈepəɡræm/
a witty saying
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
fulsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfʊlsəm/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
FustyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌstiː/
stale and unclean smelling
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
Hallam's
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
Lotos-Eaters
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From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
MustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading When the poem was reprinted in the 1842 volumes these lines were suppressed.]
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
ridiculingverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
RustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading When the poem was reprinted in the 1842 volumes these lines were suppressed.]
Tennyson's
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From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading When the poem was reprinted in the 1842 volumes these lines were suppressed.]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the poem was reprinted in the 1842 volumes these lines were suppressed.]
at the time that
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading [This epigram was Tennyson's reply to an article by Professor Wilson--'Christopher North'--in _Blackwood's Magazine_ for May 1832, dealing in sensible fashion with Tennyson's 1830 volume, and ridiculing the fulsome praise lavished on him by his inconsiderate friends--especially referring to Arthur Hallam's article in the _Englishman's Magazine_ for August, 1831.]
XXXVIIadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
XXXVIIIadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading XXXVIII =The Lotos-Eaters= [These forty lines formed the conclusion to the original (1833) version of the poem.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading XXXVII =To Christopher North= You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher.
