Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

from appearances alone

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

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From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a woman who works in a dairy

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

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

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

represent in bodily form

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

attracting or delighting

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

divisible by two

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

third-person singular of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

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

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

extremely alarming

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

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

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

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

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading He lacks Lewis's reckless mendacity.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

possessive form of “lewis” — United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading He lacks Lewis's reckless mendacity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

for more time

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

social deportment

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

the tendency to be untruthful

From this reading He lacks Lewis's reckless mendacity.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

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From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

not any; not one

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

above and across; more than

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

existing or coming before

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

plural of “pride” — a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

of or characteristic of a child

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading He lacks Lewis's reckless mendacity.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

possessive form of “schiller” — German romantic writer (1759-1805)

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

a resident of Sicily

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

in a disparaging manner

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

that is looked for

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

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From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

carry out

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

very great or intense

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

push forcefully

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Like Mrs. Radcliffe he is at the mercy of a conscience which forbids him to thrust upon his readers spectres in which he himself does not believe.

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

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

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

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

which person or people

From this reading Charles Brockden Brown, one of the earliest American novelists, prides himself on "calling forth the passions and engaging the sympathy of the reader by means not hitherto employed by preceding authors," and speaks slightingly of "puerile superstitions and exploded manners, Gothic castles and chimeras."[131] Brown, who, like Shelley, was an enthusiastic admirer of Godwin, sought to embody the theories of _Political Justice_ in romances describing American life.

(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In 1797 we are told that in America "the dairymaid and hired man no longer weep over the ballad of the cruel stepmother, but amuse themselves into an agreeable terror with the haunted houses and hobgoblins of Mrs. Radcliffe."[130] In _The Asylum, or Alonzo and Melissa_, published in Ploughkeepsie in 1811, the Gothic castle, with its full equipment of "explained ghosts," has been safely conveyed across the Atlantic and set up in South Carolina; and _The Sicilian Pirate or the Pillar of Mystery: a Terrific Romance_, is, if we may trust its title, a hair-raising story, in the style of "Monk" Lewis.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The works, which are said by Peacock to have taken deepest root in Shelley's mind and to have had the strongest influence in the formation of his character, are Schiller's _Robbers_, Goethe's _Faust_, and four novels--_Wieland, Ormond, Edgar Huntly_, and _Mervyn_--by C.B. Brown.[132] Notwithstanding his lofty scorn for "Gothic castles and chimeras," even Brown himself condescended to take over from the despised Mrs. Radcliffe the device of introducing apparently supernatural occurrences which are ultimately traced to natural causes.