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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading (MATTHEW ARNOLD: _The Forsaken Merman_.)
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [1] _Transactions of the Philological Society_, 1875-76.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
ForsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading (MATTHEW ARNOLD: _The Forsaken Merman_.)
set up or found
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
MATTHEWnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading (MATTHEW ARNOLD: _The Forsaken Merman_.)
MermannounUS /ˈmɜːrmæn/
United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984)
From this reading (MATTHEW ARNOLD: _The Forsaken Merman_.)
not any; not one
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
Philologicaladjective
of or relating to or dealing with philology
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [1] _Transactions of the Philological Society_, 1875-76.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [1] _Transactions of the Philological Society_, 1875-76.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
stressesnounUS /ˈstresəz/
plural of “stress” — the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The four stresses characteristic of the rhythm can be accounted for in such short lines as the second and tenth, properly read.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (MATTHEW ARNOLD: _The Forsaken Merman_.)
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
time-intervals
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From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
TransactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [1] _Transactions of the Philological Society_, 1875-76.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be found that this whole poem is a study in delicate changes and arrangements of time-intervals.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In this specimen no attempt has been made to indicate the pauses, as different readers would interpret the verse variously.
