365
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From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
471
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From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
Christabel
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From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
erasedverbUS /ɪˈreɪst/
past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading G. erased.]
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. erased.]
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
a form of address for a man
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
pertainsverbUS /pərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
plagiaristnoun
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
psnoun
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
cut with a saw
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
unintentionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
unpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading [365] I must here acknowledge a close, though unintentional, resemblance in these twelve lines to a passage in an unpublished poem of Mr. Coleridge, called "Christabel."
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
which person or people
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
belonging to which person
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading [ps] {471} _Is it the wind that through the stone._ or,----_o'er the heavy stone_.--[MS.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was not till after these lines were written that I heard that wild and singularly original and beautiful poem recited; and the MS. of that production I never saw till very recently, by the kindness of Mr. Coleridge himself, who, I hope, is convinced that I have not been a wilful plagiarist.
a late time of life
From this reading The original idea undoubtedly pertains to Mr. Coleridge, whose poem has been composed above fourteen years.
