adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
Asolando
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
Asolo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
AthenaeumnounUS /ˌæθəˈniːəm/
a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
CeremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
CornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
FitzGeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
FuneralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
GnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
IllnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
Intermentnoun
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
KeepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
LandnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
LetternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
LinesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
Moulton-Barrett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
ProposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
PurchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On a piece of ground belonging to the old castle, stood the shell of a house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moulton-Barrett--Lines in the 'Athenaeum'--Letter to Miss Keep--Illness--Death-- Funeral Ceremonial at Venice--Publication of 'Asolando'--Interment in Poets' Corner.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo--Venice--Letter to Mr. G.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If not then, soon afterwards, he conceived a plan which was to insure his doing so.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading He had said in writing to Mrs. FitzGerald, 'Shall I ever see them' (the things he is describing) 'again?'
