used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Robert Minor said he could not visualize me as a real Negro.
decadentadjectiveUS /ˈdekədənt/
luxuriously self-indulgent
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
editor-in-chief
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From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
estheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/
concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
LiberatornounUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtər/
someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
engage in
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
Minor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Robert Minor said he could not visualize me as a real Negro.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
literature in metrical form
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Robert Minor said he could not visualize me as a real Negro.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
revolutionistnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I remember Minor's saying to me that if I liked such poems I was more of a decadent than a social revolutionist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I said that my social sentiments were strong, definite and radical, but that I kept them separate from my esthetic emotions, for the two were different and should not be mixed up.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
visualizeverbUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
From this reading Robert Minor said he could not visualize me as a real Negro.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wanted to make a spread of the verses in _The Liberator_, but Robert Minor was substituting as editor-in-chief that month and he had a violent reaction against the verses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I protested that the verses were poetry, and that in any work of art my natural reaction was more for its intrinsic beauty than for its social significance.
