used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
in addition
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
bean-rows
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From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
duetnounUS /duːˈet/
two items of the same kind
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
epigrammaticadjectiveUS /ˌepəɡrəˈmætɪk/
terse and witty and like a maxim
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
divisible by two
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
give expression to
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
a young female
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
harp-strings
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From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
post-card
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From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
express in words
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
sonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
tersenessnounUS /ˈtɜːrsnəs/
a neatly short and concise expressive style
From this reading He would express his preference among the dishes at dinner in short impromptu poems, combining the more mystical gratitude of grace with a certain epigrammatic terseness, more convenient for domestic good feeling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
literature in metrical form
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading His most hurried post-card would be a sonnet; and his most hasty wires like harp-strings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would breathe a song into the telephone; a song which would be a lyric or an epic, according to the time involved in awaiting the call; or in his inevitable altercation with the telephone girl, the duel would be also a duet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I have always had the fancy that if a man were really free, he would talk in rhythm and even in rhyme.
YeatsnounUS /jeɪts/
Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)
From this reading If Mr. Yeats can say, in exquisite verse, the exact number of bean-rows he would like on his plantation, why not the number of beans he would like on his plate?
