used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whitman was hardly yet an influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
best-sellingadjective
selling in great numbers
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
(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 Indeed, the poems of these two sold better than novels!
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
BoothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
deem to be
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
divisible by two
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
only a very short time before
From this reading Whitman was hardly yet an influence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the poems of these two sold better than novels!
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Whitman was hardly yet an influence.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
Julia
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From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
and nothing more
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Indeed, the poems of these two sold better than novels!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
Patmore
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From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Indeed, the poems of these two sold better than novels!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
TennysonnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, the poems of these two sold better than novels!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the poems of these two sold better than novels!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
Tuckerman's
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From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two best-selling poets just then, even in America, were Tennyson and Coventry Patmore, the latter represented, of course, by _The Angel in the House_.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whitman was hardly yet an influence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the time Tuckerman's poems were issued, it is interesting to consider briefly some of the poetic influences which affected the public.
WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading Whitman was hardly yet an influence.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Julia Ward Howe had written, and Booth had accepted, a drama in blank verse.
but in spite of that
From this reading Whitman was hardly yet an influence.
