(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 Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
bethought
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From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading In proportion to the brevity of the sentence, would, of course, be the facility of the variation.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In proportion to the brevity of the sentence, would, of course, be the facility of the variation.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading In proportion to the brevity of the sentence, would, of course, be the facility of the variation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading In proportion to the brevity of the sentence, would, of course, be the facility of the variation.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These points being settled, I next bethought me of the _nature_ of my _refrain_.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Melancholy is thus the most legitimate of all the poetical tones.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading In proportion to the brevity of the sentence, would, of course, be the facility of the variation.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since its application was to be repeatedly varied, it was clear that the _refrain_ itself must be brief, for there would have been an insurmountable difficulty in frequent variations of application in any sentence of length.
