used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
a period of 100 years
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
epigramnounUS /ˈepəɡræm/
a witty saying
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
epigrams
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From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a Pope who has read Keats.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
how
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From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading He is a Pope who has read Keats.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
Mill'snounUS /mɪlz/
possessive form of “mill” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
literature in metrical form
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading He is a Pope who has read Keats.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He is a Pope who has read Keats.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
express in words
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Its qualities, almost, though not quite, at the best, are the qualities of good oratory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
which person or people
From this reading He is a Pope who has read Keats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And, indeed, of how little of this poetry can we say, in the words of Mill's great definition, that it has been overheard!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The epigram lies at the root of his work--that is to say, something essentially of the quality of prose.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Watson began by writing epigrams, admirable of their kind, with a more lyric nineteenth century handling of the sharp eighteenth century weapon.
