used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
Augusta'snounUS /əˈɡʌstəz/
possessive form of “augusta” — the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
Dawson'snounUS /ˈdɔːsənz/
possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
intense or sharp
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
set up or found
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
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From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
not any; not one
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a human being
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
Identical; not different.
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
express in words
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
precisely as stated
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
at the time that
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
which person or people
From this reading But these same lines had given exquisite pleasure to another person, who was now nearly as miserable as Augusta in having lost them.
belonging to which person
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It was so with the copy of verses Augusta had just read--they were Fanny Dawson's manuscript--that was certain--and found in the room of Augusta's lover; therefore Augusta was wretched.
produce a literary work
From this reading I have a mind to fulfil my own prophecy and write one myself; but no--my story must go on.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading How many chapters have been written about love verses--and how many more might be written!--might, would, could, should, or ought to be written!--I will venture to say, _will_ be written!
be the cause or source of
From this reading However, I _will_ say, that it is quite curious in how many ways the same little bit of paper may influence different people: the poem whose literary merit may be small becomes precious when some valued hand has transcribed the lines; and the verses whose measure and meaning viewed in type might win favour and yield pleasure, shoot poison from their very sweetness, when read in some particular hand and under particular circumstances.
