used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
enduresverbUS /enˈdjʊrz/
third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
lappedverbUS /læpt/
inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
absolutely essential
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
go across or through
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
sitternounUS /ˈsɪtər/
Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934)
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
SphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sphinx is a fair example of an Emerson poem.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
propel through the air
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the succeeding verses we are lapped into a charming reverie, and then at the end suddenly jolted by the question, "What is it all about?"
at the time that
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this poem we see expanded into four or five pages of verse an experience which in real life endures an eighth of a second, and when we come to the end of the mood we are at the end of the poem.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The opening verses are musical, though they are handicapped by a reminiscence of the German way of writing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is no question that the power to throw your sitter into a receptive mood by a pass or two which shall give you his virgin attention is necessary to any artist.
