used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
bannedadjectiveUS /bænd/
forbidden by law
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
give a description of
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
lyricaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
suitable for or suggestive of singing
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
literature in metrical form
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
purling
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From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
resolvableadjective
capable of being solved
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
saintedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntɪd/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
SphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading To analyze and describe the _poetry_ of Whittier is a comparatively easy task, for it is all essentially lyrical or descriptive, and is resolvable into a few simple elements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His poetry is not profound; but it is sweet and melodious,--now flashing with the fire of freedom and choked with passionate indignation, and now purling and rippling through the tranquil meadows of legend and song.
word-painted
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From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
produce a literary work
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _"Not by the page word-painted Let life be banned or sainted: Deeper than written scroll The colors of the soul."_ MY TRIUMPH.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Such a poem as Emerson's "Sphinx," groaning with its weight of mystical meaning, Whittier never wrote, nor could write.
