Chapter VI

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

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

(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 Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

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

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

without giving a name

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

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From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

past form of “disown” — prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

lasting a very short time

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

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From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

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From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

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

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

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

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

the literary culture

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

and nothing more

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

an amount of time

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

study of poetic works

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

light teasing repartee

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

not used up

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

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From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

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From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

before a time limit expires

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

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

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

of or relating to or characterized by transition

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

From this reading The period is plainly transitional, for it marks the gradual change in Byron’s satiric method from the formal vituperation of _English Bards_ to the colloquial raillery of _Beppo_.

an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading He composed in this period only one long formal satire, _The Waltz_, and that appeared anonymously, to be disowned by its author.

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

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nearly all are timely impromptus, to few of which he gave careful revision.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The remaining satiric product may be divided into three groups: political epigrams and squibs, like _Windsor Poetics_, many of them printed in the newspapers, others sent in letters to friends; jocular and fragmentary _jeux d’esprit_, often, like _The Devil’s Drive_, semi-political; and ironical and invective verses dealing with his domestic troubles, illustrated by _A Sketch_.

a late time of life

From this reading THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION During the seven years between the completion of _The Curse of Minerva_ and the publication of _Beppo_, Byron’s contributions to satire were, on the whole, sporadic, ephemeral, and unworthy of his genius.