used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
for the reason that
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
dearly loved
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading ‘Doubtless his growth was stimulated by kindred ideas.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
Emersonian
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From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
a social unit living together
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
obtain
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(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 ‘Doubtless his growth was stimulated by kindred ideas.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘Doubtless his growth was stimulated by kindred ideas.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
imitatornounUS /ˈɪməteɪtər/
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading ‘Doubtless his growth was stimulated by kindred ideas.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
the literary culture
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
OrphicadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrfɪk/
ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
poseurnounUS /ˈpoʊzər/
a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
posingnounUS /ˈpoʊzɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
refutedverbUS /rɪˈfjuːtɪd/
past form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
seer-like
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From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading ‘Doubtless his growth was stimulated by kindred ideas.
stoicnounUS /ˈstoʊɪk/
a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
stoicismnounUS /ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy holding that virtue is the only true good, and that emotional self-control leads to inner serenity.
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
ThoreaunounUS /θərˈoʊ/
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
THOREAU'S
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From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because he was a recluse and a stoic, and because his letters were edited in a way to emphasize his stoicism, he has been thought to lack the human and friendly qualities.
in or at the place that
From this reading Because his nose was more Emersonian than Emerson’s, because he lived for a time at Emerson’s house (where he was beloved by every member of the family), and because he affected the Orphic and seer-like mode of expression, he was called an imitator.
which person or people
From this reading The charge of imitation has been refuted by those who knew him best.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading II THOREAU’S CHARACTER Without posing, Thoreau contrived somehow to gain the reputation of a poseur.
