used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after all, the verse-maker is not the inventor of ideas.
(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 And, after all, the verse-maker is not the inventor of ideas.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
any thing at all
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
CHILLINGLY
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
a social unit living together
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And, after all, the verse-maker is not the inventor of ideas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
imitatornounUS /ˈɪməteɪtər/
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading And, after all, the verse-maker is not the inventor of ideas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, after all, the verse-maker is not the inventor of ideas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
itinerantnounUS /aɪˈtɪnərənt/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
KENELM
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
not any; not one
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, after all, the verse-maker is not the inventor of ideas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
plagiaristnoun
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
literature in metrical form
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
UnquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
literature in metrical form
From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
verse-maker
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From this reading I am imitating an itinerant verse-maker, as, no doubt, he began by imitating some other maker of verse.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY had quitted the paternal home at daybreak before any of the household was astir.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But if there be anything in me, it will work itself out in original form.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Unquestionably," said he, as he walked along the solitary lanes,--"unquestionably I begin the world as poets begin poetry, an imitator and a plagiarist.
