used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
AccentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
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From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
carefully weighed
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
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From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
EmphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
EthicaladjectiveUS /ˈeθɪkəl/
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
a man of refinement
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
social deportment
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
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 Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
not any; not one
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
the local environment
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
PronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
PROSODYnounUS /ˈprɑːsədi/
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
From this reading PROSODY.
QuantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Chesterfield’s book about manners, which is intended to teach us the proper _tone_ to be adopted in Society, may be termed an Ethical Prosody.
Versificationnoun
a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
From this reading Besides, there are a great many _lines_ to be considered in the second part of Prosody, which treats of Versification.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Chesterfield may have been a polished gentleman, but Dr. Johnson was of the two the more shining character.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prosody consists of two parts; wherefore, although it may be a topic, a head, or subject for discussion, it can never be a point; for a _point_ is that which hath _no_ parts.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The first division teaches the true Pronunciation of Words, including Accent, Quantity, Emphasis, Pause, and Tone.
