1823
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From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
highly skilled
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
BIOGRAPHERnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
CONTROVERSIALISTnoun
a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
let fall to the ground
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
a social unit living together
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
a message received and understood
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
Lansdowne
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From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
Lansdownes
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From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
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 But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
as might be expected
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
on one occasion
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The party met in Dublin, and a characteristic little episode is recorded in the Diary.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
salutations
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From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
have in common
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading This was a proposal from the Lansdownes that he should accompany them on a tour through Ireland.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
literature in metrical form
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
look attentively
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.
in or at the place that
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Moore's mother wanted to see her son's distinguished friend, but was shy of a visit from him; so it was arranged that Lord Lansdowne should be walked past the windows where the old couple sat at watch, while he and the poet waved their salutations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WORK AS BIOGRAPHER AND CONTROVERSIALIST After his return from Paris to England, once the task was accomplished of seeing his two books of verse, serious and comic, through the press, Moore turned naturally to resume the _Life of Sheridan_ which he had been obliged to drop during his stay on the Continent, remote from all the living sources of information.
but in spite of that
From this reading But the business of collecting material was a long one; the claims of the Sheridan family for a share in profits were not yet settled; and in the summer of 1823 Moore accepted an invitation which led to a new literary undertaking, carried through before the _Sheridan_.