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From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
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From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
(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 In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
in addition
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
for the reason that
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
Cabot'snounUS /ˈkæbəts/
possessive form of “cabot” — son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
communicated in words
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
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 In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
MAY-DAY
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From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
a brief written record
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In 1876, Mr. Emerson published a selection from his Poems, adding six new ones and omitting many[1].
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Also some pieces never before published are here given in an Appendix; on various grounds.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of those omitted, several are now restored, in accordance with the expressed wishes of many readers and lovers of them.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Some of them appear to have had Mr. Emerson's approval, but to have been withheld because they were unfinished.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In Mr. Cabot's prefatory note to the Riverside Edition of the Poems, published the year after Mr. Emerson's death, he said:-- "This volume contains nearly all the pieces included in the POEMS and MAY-DAY of former editions.
