used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YORK AND THE MAITLANDS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
a period of 100 years
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
give a description of
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
true confidential information
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
heaven-descended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
irradiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “irradiate” — give spiritual insight to; in religion
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
MAITLANDS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YORK AND THE MAITLANDS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
on one occasion
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
express a supposition
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YORK AND THE MAITLANDS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
propel through the air
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of the events of the season to the social world of that foreign town, but to us it is one of the events of the century.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
which person or people
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, with our tame domestic lantern, let us endeavour to throw a little prosaic light over the details of a scene that has been irradiated by the imagination of a Byron.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A tree, it is said, is never struck by lightning more than once, and it is safe to suppose that a subject is never illumined by the rays of heaven-descended genius without being as thoroughly exhausted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
worshippingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/
inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are difficulties in the way of one who would describe an event after an immortal poet has given it a setting in lines that a worshipping world will not willingly let die.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading YORK AND THE MAITLANDS.
