adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
claimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
compendiousadjective
briefly giving the gist of something
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
love-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
Seven'snounUS /ˈsevənz/
possessive form of “seven” — the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
song-writing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
symbolismnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
verse-writers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It always pleases me to take some hint from anything he says when I can, and carry it out in a direction not unlike that of his own remark.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the next poem, which may be looked for in its proper place, may help us to form a judgment.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading Number Seven's compendious and comprehensive symbolism proved suggestive, as his whimsical notions often do.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We may have several verse-writers among us, and if so there will be a good opportunity for the exercise of judgment in distributing their productions among the legitimate claimants.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the mean time, we must not let the love-making and the song-writing interfere with the more serious matters which these papers are expected to contain.
