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Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry
Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry

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Chapter 1 of Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry is here in full — 375 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By T. S. (Thomas Stearns) Eliot • Curated US English Learning Edition
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PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.
(Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.
(Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.
(Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.
(John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.
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Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry is here in full — 375 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.
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(Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.
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(Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.
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(Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.
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(John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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anthology noun US /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/

a collection of selected literary passages

From this reading “(Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.”

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define verb US /dɪˈfaɪn/

determine the essential quality of

From this reading “(Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.”

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Dent noun US /dent/

an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

From this reading “(Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.”

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Ezra noun US /ˈezrə/

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading “(Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.”

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Lowell noun US /ˈloʊəl/

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading “(Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.”

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memoir noun US /ˈmemwɑːr/

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading “(Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.”

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Personae noun US /pərˈsoʊneɪ/

plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

From this reading “PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.”

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ripostes noun US /rɪˈpɔːsts/

plural of “riposte” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading “(Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.”

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1910

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From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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1912

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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1913

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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1916

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From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Aldington

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Amy

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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anthologynounUS /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/

a collection of selected literary passages

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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Canzoniere

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From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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ClassicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/

determine the essential quality of

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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DentnounUS /dent/

an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

From this reading (Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.

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DESnounUS /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Dutton

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From this reading (Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.

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Ernest

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From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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Exultations

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

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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EzranounUS /ˈezrə/

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Fenollosa

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From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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FordnounUS /fɔːrd/

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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GAUDIER-BRZESKA

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Hueffer

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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IMAGISTES

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Imagists

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

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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LanenounUS /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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Latin-Europe

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From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading (Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.

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LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Maddox

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Mathews

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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Maynard

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From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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memoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading (Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.

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NOH

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From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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others

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From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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PersonaenounUS /pərˈsoʊneɪ/

plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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PoundverbUS /paʊnd/

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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pre-renaissance

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From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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PROVENÇA

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From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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RIPOSTESnounUS /rɪˈpɔːsts/

plural of “riposte” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading (Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.

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ROMANCEnounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/

chosen in preference to another

From this reading PROVENÇA, being poems selected from Personae, Exultations, and Canzoniere.

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SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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SPIRITnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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StagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/

moving very fast

From this reading (Swift, London, 1912; and Mathews, London, 1913) DES IMAGISTES: An anthology of the Imagists, Ezra Pound, Aldington, Amy Lowell, Ford Maddox Hueffer, and others GAUDIER-BRZESKA: A memoir.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading (Small, Maynard, Boston, 1910) THE SPIRIT OF ROMANCE: An attempt to define somewhat the charm of the pre-renaissance literature of Latin-Europe.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading (John Lane, London and New York, 1916) NOH: A study of the Classical Stage of Japan with Ernest Fenollosa.

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YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading (Dent, London, 1910; and Dutton, New York) RIPOSTES.

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Chapter 1 of Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry by T. S. (Thomas Stearns) Eliot holds 375 sentences, grouped into 75 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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