adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
abruptnesses
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From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
ChaucernounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
collocationnounUS /kɑːləˈkeɪʃən/
a grouping of words in a sentence
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
declaims
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From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
modulations
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From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
SailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
sharpsnounUS /ʃɑːrps/
plural of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
versenounUS /vɜːrs/
literature in metrical form
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In ordinary speech we arrive at a certain harmony by the modulations of the voice: in poetry the same thing is done systematically by a regular collocation of syllables.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It has been well observed, that every one who declaims warmly, or grows intent upon a subject, rises into a sort of blank verse or measured prose.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading It is to common language what springs are to a carriage, or wings to feet.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The merchant, as described in Chaucer, went on his way "sounding always the increase of his winning".
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sailing with supreme dominion Through the azure deep of air-- without being stopped, or fretted, or diverted with the abruptnesses and petty obstacles, and discordant flats and sharps of prose, that poetry was invented.
