1814
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From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
carefully weighed
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
DAODAMIA
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From this reading POETIC DICTION--"DAODAMIA"--"EVENING ODE."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
DICTIONnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading POETIC DICTION--"DAODAMIA"--"EVENING ODE."
your usual mood
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
egotisticaladjectiveUS /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading POETIC DICTION--"DAODAMIA"--"EVENING ODE."
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
engage in
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
ODEnounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading POETIC DICTION--"DAODAMIA"--"EVENING ODE."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
on one occasion
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
and nothing more
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
others
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From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
POETICadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading POETIC DICTION--"DAODAMIA"--"EVENING ODE."
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
on the contrary
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
republished
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From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For he rejected the plan as too egotistical--as emphasizing the succession of moods in the poet's mind, rather than the lessons which those moods could teach.
being of use or service
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner in which Wordsworth met this proposal indicated the limit of his absorption in himself--his real desire only to dwell on his own feelings in such a way as might make them useful to others.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To most readers this disposition has always seemed somewhat arbitrary; and it was once suggested to Wordsworth that a chronological arrangement would be better.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The _Excursion_ appeared in 1814, and in the course of the next year Wordsworth republished his minor poems, so arranged as to indicate the faculty of the mind which he considered to have been predominant in the composition of each.
