used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
(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 seven remaining sonnets all show some irregularity in this respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
for the most part
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
irregularitynounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerəti/
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading The seven remaining sonnets all show some irregularity in this respect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
octavenounUS /ˈɑːktɪv/
a feast day and the seven days following it
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
and nothing more
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
not used up
From this reading The seven remaining sonnets all show some irregularity in this respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The seven remaining sonnets all show some irregularity in this respect.
rimenounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
sestetnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The seven remaining sonnets all show some irregularity in this respect.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The seven remaining sonnets all show some irregularity in this respect.
sonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
sonnetsnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪts/
plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading As regards the transition from octave to sestet the following sonnets observe the prescribed law, namely, the second, third, sixth, seventh, and ninth.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading The sonnets in which this additional rime is introduced are the fourth, the ninth, the tenth, the eleventh and the twelfth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The strict rime movement of the octave a b b a a b b a is observed in seven only of the present collection of twelve, namely, in the first sonnet, the second, the third, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
Wordsworth's
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From this reading The rime formula of the octave with which Wordsworth's name is chiefly associated is a b b a a c c a.
