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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
the state of being absent
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
detests
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From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
one's
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From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
a human being
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO S.T. COLERIDGE June 1st, 1826.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the fact is, that the likeness which accompanies this letter was stolen from my person at one of my unguarded moments by some too partial artist, and my friends are pleased to think that he has not much flattered me.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
at the time that
From this reading There are times when in a friend's absence these graphic representations of him almost seem to bring back the man himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dear Coleridge,--If I know myself, nobody more detests the display of personal vanity which is implied in the act of sitting for one's picture than myself.
which person or people
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Whatever its merits may be, you, who have so great an interest in the original, will have a satisfaction in tracing the features of one that has so long esteemed you.
