adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
night-bird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
south-wind-longing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Out of a drifting southern cloud My soul heard the night-bird cry," but it never got any farther than this.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
unsentimentaladjectiveUS /ənˌsentɪˈmentəl/
facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This emotional poem, if I may so call it, was begun after Herbert went away.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I liked it, and thought it was what is called "suggestive;" although I did not understand it, especially what the night-bird was; and I am afraid I hurt the Young Lady's feelings by asking her if she meant Herbert by the "night-bird,"--a very absurd suggestion about two unsentimental people.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And this is true; anybody can write first lines, and that is probably the reason we have so many poems which seem to have been begun in just this way, that is, with a south-wind-longing without any thought in it, and it is very fortunate when there is not wind enough to finish them.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Young Lady said it was exceedingly difficult to write the next two lines, because not only rhyme but meaning had to be procured.
