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From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
bauld
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From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
cannot
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From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
eventualadjectiveUS /əˈventʃuːəl/
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
Ferguson
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From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We would presently get into the obscure subject of presentiments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
Hugh
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From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We would presently get into the obscure subject of presentiments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
the act of departing
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
manifestsnounUS /ˈmænəfests/
plural of “manifest” — a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
not any; not one
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading We would presently get into the obscure subject of presentiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
an amount of time
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
literature in metrical form
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
presentiments
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From this reading We would presently get into the obscure subject of presentiments.
in the near future
From this reading We would presently get into the obscure subject of presentiments.
psychologistsnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “psychologist” — a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
and nothing more
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
slee
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From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of Ferguson, the bauld and slee."--BURNS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We would presently get into the obscure subject of presentiments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be simply fanciful to draw from his choice of subject, and the sympathy he manifests for the victim of insanity, any conclusion of a felt affinity of mental type on his part.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading [3] The perusal of this paper, written at an early period by the lamented Hugh Miller, cannot fail to suggest some reflections on the fate of the author himself and that of the poet he describes.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It is true that Hugh Miller wrote poetry, and was thus subject to the Nemesis; but we insist for no more than a case of coincidence, leaving to psychologists to settle the question of the alleged connection between certain poetical types of mind and eventual madness--cases of which are so plentifully recorded in Germany.--_Ed._
