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From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
BALLADEnounUS /bəˈlɑːd/
a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy
From this reading BALLADE OF NEGLECTED MERIT.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
ENVOYnounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading ENVOY.
EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
Frère
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From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
greensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
Lubin
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From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
Lubin's
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From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
MERITnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading BALLADE OF NEGLECTED MERIT.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
NEGLECTEDadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading BALLADE OF NEGLECTED MERIT.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BALLADE OF NEGLECTED MERIT.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
RhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
teensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
versenounUS /vɜːrs/
literature in metrical form
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In honest works to lead the van, Le Frère Lubin is _not_ the man!
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading {194} I HAVE scribbled in verse and in prose, I have painted “arrangements in greens,” And my name is familiar to those Who take in the high class magazines; I compose; I’ve invented machines; I have written an “Essay on Rhyme”; For my county I played, in my teens, But—I am not in “Men of the Time!”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In good to fail, in ill succeed, Le Frère Lubin’s the man you need!
