Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

(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 You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

put or pin the blame on

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The fashion changes!

for the most part

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

take in liquids

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fashion changes!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

the act of giving

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

-ing form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

plural of “locket” — a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

engage in

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

social deportment

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

the force of workers available

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

treat with contempt

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

on one occasion

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

like better; value more highly

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

an angry dispute

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

exercising power or authority

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The fashion changes!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

be dressed in

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

which person or people

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I do not blame them; I’m inclined to think That with the reigning taste ’tis vain to quarrel, And Burns might teach his votaries to drink, And Byron never meant to make them moral.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

but in spite of that

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You yet have lovers true, who will not shrink From lauding you and giving you the laurel; The Germans too, those men of blood and iron, Of all our poets chiefly swear by Byron.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Maidens do not wear, As once they wore, in necklaces and lockets A curl ambrosial of Lord Byron’s hair; “Don Juan” is not always in our pockets— Nay, a New Writer’s readers do not care Much for your verse, but are inclined to mock its Manners and morals.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Ay, and most young ladies To yours prefer the “Epic” called “of Hades”!