Chapter X

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

the act of giving something up

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

how long something has existed

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

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

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

two items of the same kind

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

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From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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 reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

lasting a very short time

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

ten 10s

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

a narrow way or road

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

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 During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

based on the meter as a standard of measurement

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

four o'clocks

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

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From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

an amount of time

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

literature in metrical form

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

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From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

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From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until _The Age of Bronze_, which he began in December, 1822, did he return to the heroic couplet of _English Bards_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

literature in metrical form

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading During his residence in Italy, Byron used many metrical forms: the Spenserian stanza, ottava rima, terza rima, blank verse, and other measures in some shorter lyrics and ephemeral verses.

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The reasons for this temporary abandonment of what had been, hitherto, a favorite measure, are not altogether clear, although his action may be ascribed, in part, to his renunciation of things English and to the influence upon him of his study of the Italians.

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

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading On January 10, 1823, Byron, then living in Genoa, wrote a letter to Leigh Hunt, in which, among other things, he said: “I have sent to Mrs. S[helley], for the benefit of being copied, a poem of about seven hundred and fifty lines length--_The Age of Bronze_--or _Carmen Seculare et Annus haud Mirabilis_, with this Epigraph--‘Impar _Congressus_ Achilli’.”

a late time of life

From this reading “THE AGE OF BRONZE” AND “THE BLUES” Byron’s _Monody on the Death of Sheridan_, written at Diodati on July 17, 1816, and recited in Drury Lane Theatre on September 7, was followed by a period of several years in which he ceased to employ the heroic couplet in poetry of any sort.