1864
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From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
acknowledgesverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
apercunounUS /ˈæpərsuː/
a short synopsis
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
classificationnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
CulturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
dividesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪdz/
plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
EpochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
groupingnounUS /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
march in a procession
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading POEMS SERIATIM.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
PoeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
RealismnounUS /ˈriːəlɪzəm/
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
SERIATIMadverb
in a series; point by point
From this reading POEMS SERIATIM.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
transitionaladjectiveUS /trænˈsɪʃənəl/
of or relating to or characterized by transition
From this reading He divides the literary life of the poet into three epochs,--The Struggle for Life, The Culture Epoch, and The Epoch of Poetic Realism; and between each of these he places transitional periods.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
Wasson
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From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
Wasson's
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From this reading Mr. Wasson's classification can hardly be improved upon in its general features.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading Among the three or four critical papers on Whittier that have up to this time been published, there is one that is marked by exceptional vigor; namely, the admirable philosophical analysis by Mr. David A. Wasson, published in the _Atlantic Monthly_ for March, 1864.
Whittier's
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From this reading The author gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to this paper for several things,--chiefly for its keen _apercu_ into the nature of Whittier's genius, and the proper psychological grouping of his poems.
