adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
alliterationnounUS /əˈlɪtəreɪʃən/
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
critic'snounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
eludesverbUS /ɪˈluːdz/
third-person singular of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Syzygy is used for the same purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
Lanier's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Syzygy is used for the same purpose.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Syzygy is used for the same purpose.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
stanzasnounUS /ˈstænzəz/
plural of “stanza” — a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
Syzygynoun
the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system
From this reading Syzygy is used for the same purpose.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In five stanzas, of ten lines each, alliteration occurs in all save twelve lines.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading In eleven of these twelve lines internal rhyme occurs, sometimes joining the parts of a line, sometimes uniting successive lines.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Syzygy is used for the same purpose.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The music of a song easily eludes all analysis and may be dissipated by a critic's breath, but let us try to catch the means by which the effect is in part produced.
xlivadjective
being four more than forty
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
xlviiadjective
being seven more than forty
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
xxxiadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading In the `Introduction' (pp. xxxi [Part III], xliv, xlvii [Part IV]) I have spoken of this `Song' as Lanier's most finished nature poem, as the most musical of his productions.
