AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
builded
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From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was a slight lull in the conversation.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Was great, nor knew how great he was.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Was great, nor knew how great he was.”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Was great, nor knew how great he was.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
keepsnounUS /kiːps/
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Was great, nor knew how great he was.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading There was a slight lull in the conversation.
madamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading You use the right term, madam, I said.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Was great, nor knew how great he was.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading You use the right term, madam, I said.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You use the right term, madam, I said.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
silencesnounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was a slight lull in the conversation.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading You use the right term, madam, I said.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a slight lull in the conversation.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading You use the right term, madam, I said.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Was great, nor knew how great he was.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A line, by the way, which, as I have remarked, has in it a germ like that famous “He builded better than he knew” of Emerson.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Mistress, who keeps an eye on the course of things, and feared that one of those panic silences was impending, in which everybody wants to say something and does not know just what to say, begged me to go on with my remarks about the “manufacture” of “poetry.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You use the right term, madam, I said.
