used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
move towards
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
ascribesverbUS /əˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
di
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading Hurrah!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
manipulatornounUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtər/
an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
musesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF VERSIFICATION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
phrenologicaladjective
of or relating to phrenology
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
prefacedverbUS /ˈprefəst/
past form of “preface” — furnish with a preface or introduction
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
ProsodynounUS /ˈprɑːsədi/
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
one of four equal parts
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
express in words
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
VERSIFICATIONnoun
a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
From this reading OF VERSIFICATION.
versifyverb
compose verses or put into verse
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now it gives us great concern to observe that popular literature is becoming very prosaic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We belong to a class of persons to whom a celebrated phrenological manipulator ascribes “some poetical feeling, if studied or called forth;” and, to borrow another expression from the same quarter, we sometimes “versify a little;” that is to say, we _di_versify our literary occupations by an occasional flirtation with the muses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is with peculiar pleasure that we approach this part of Prosody; and we have therefore prefaced it with an exclamation indicative of delight.
