used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
controul
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From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading His defect is not so much want of genius as of taste.
give a description of
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
having made preparations
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
erredverbUS /erd/
past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading His defect is not so much want of genius as of taste.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
ill-chosenadjective
not elegant or graceful in expression
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
MicklenounUS /ˈmɪkəl/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
on the contrary
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His defect is not so much want of genius as of taste.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading His defect is not so much want of genius as of taste.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He has generally erred on the side of the too much rather than of the too little.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading His defect is not so much want of genius as of taste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
at the time that
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mickle was a man of strong natural powers, which he had not always properly under controul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he is satisfied to describe with little apparent effort what he has himself felt or conceived, as in his ballads and songs, he is at times eminently happy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His thoughts were forcible and vivid; but the words in which he clothed them, are sometimes ill-chosen, and sometimes awkwardly disposed.
