Chapter II

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

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

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

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

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

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

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

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

have

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

determine the essential quality of

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

difficult to describe

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

possessing or existing in bodily form

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

the quality of being very good indeed

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

set up or found

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

a radioactive element of the alkali-metal group discovered as a disintegration product of actinium

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

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

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

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

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

plural of “negative” — a reply of denial

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

disposed to pray or appearing to pray

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

(theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading One might define it by negatives, such as the contrary of passion poetry.

past form of “summarize” — give a summary

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

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From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

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

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

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

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

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

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Tabb’s poetry that it is elusive, from a critical point of view.

characteristic of a virgin or virginity

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

nonexistent

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

at the time that

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

a Caucasian

From this reading It is well summarized in the saying that “it possesses to the full a white estate of virginal prayerful art.”

produce a literary work

From this reading This brings us to write of Fr.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you bring your preconceived literary canons to bear upon it, they are found wanting—too clumsy to test the delicacy, fineness of touch, and the permeated spiritualism embodied in the verse-gem.