used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
increase twofold
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
EDGARnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading EDGAR S. WERNER.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
ever-increasing
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From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
impersonatorsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪtərz/
plural of “impersonator” — someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
MAL
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MAURINE
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
MOULÉE
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading EDGAR S. WERNER.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
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VOLNEY
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “MAURINE,” “POEMS OF PASSION,” “POEMS OF PLEASURE,” “MAL MOULÉE,” “ADVENTURES OF MISS VOLNEY,” “A DOUBLE LIFE,” ETC.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
WERNER
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From this reading EDGAR S. WERNER.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In response to this ever-increasing demand I have selected, for this volume, the poems which seem suitable for such a purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am constantly urged by readers and impersonators to furnish them with verses for recitation.
