Chapter VI

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From this reading 15, 1829.

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From this reading 15, 1829.

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

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

showing adoration

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

how long something has existed

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

(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 But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

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

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

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

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

grow worse

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

comparative of “dicey” — of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

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From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

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From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

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

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

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From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

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

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

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

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

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

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

possessive form of “ireland” — a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

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

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

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From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

and nothing more

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

an amount of time

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

possessing material wealth

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

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

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

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

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

plural of “tribute” — something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading But first, it is pleasant to dwell upon some of the brighter circumstances which made middle age for him not the least enjoyable period of a life rich in enjoyment--and above all upon the indications, which he so highly valued, of Ireland's growing enthusiasm for her own poet.

precisely as stated

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

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

From this reading THE DECLINE OF LIFE I have now sketched to its close the later period of Moore's literary career; there remains to be set out the sad list of domestic troubles under which his health and intellect finally gave way.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Here is an agreeable passage, which brings not only the little poet, but his very adoring (and adorable) wife, before us:-- "Oct.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moore liked always "digito monstrari et dicier, 'Hic est'"; and his Journal abounds with records of his ingenuous satisfaction in such tributes.