abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, we have done so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, we have done so.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
for the reason that
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
give expression to
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
freeradjectiveUS /ˈfriːər/
comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, we have done so.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading We may have done so simply for the sake of variety.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
and nothing more
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We may have done so because we had feelings to express that seemed to demand such forms.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading We may have done so simply for the sake of variety.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have simply swung back toward the freer forms which gave opportunity for the expression of the feelings of our earlier forefathers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of the second form, we have abundant examples in our large and growing store of fine poetical work.
