adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading A few are dated; the dates of others are not discoverable.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading A few are dated; the dates of others are not discoverable.
discoverableadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərəbəl/
capable of being ascertained or found out
From this reading A few are dated; the dates of others are not discoverable.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few are dated; the dates of others are not discoverable.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
inclusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkluːʒən/
the state of being included
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few are dated; the dates of others are not discoverable.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
others
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From this reading A few are dated; the dates of others are not discoverable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — 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 The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The unusually far back poems to be found here are, however, but some that were overlooked in gathering previous collections.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A freshness in them, now unattainable, seemed to make up for their inexperience and to justify their inclusion.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The rest are older, having been held over in MS. when past volumes were published, on considering that these would contain a sufficient number of pages to offer readers at one time, more especially during the distractions of the war.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading ABOUT half the verses that follow were written quite lately.
