Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

possessive form of “art” — the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

a young person of either sex

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading FOREWORD.

set up or found

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

heal or recover

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

an instinctive motive

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

heighten or intensify

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

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From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

absolutely essential

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

not any; not one

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

and nothing more

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

visual imagery

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

creating thread

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

in the direction of

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

creating fabric

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

which person or people

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The simple purpose as found in the whole, or the suggestion of only a stanza or scene, has been used as opportunity for picturing and reflecting something of the poetry and intention of the originals.

plural of “winder” — a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Mignon," as the creature of an art that exists for art's sake, was set to contrast with Pippa, who through service finds a song to heal and to inspire.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.

the act of creating written works

From this reading In writing these stories, no attempt has been made to follow the plot or problem of the poems, which in almost every case lies beyond the child's reach.

a late time of life

From this reading As story-teller to the same circle of children for several years, it became necessary to draw upon the great literary fount for suggestion, and it was found that "Pippa," the art child of industry, could add a poetic impulse toward the handwork of spinning, thread-winding, weaving, the making of spinning wheels, winders, and looms, without too great violence to the original poem itself.