1879
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From this reading 1879-1931.]
1931
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From this reading 1879-1931.]
20
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From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
ArtistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading [Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, Illinois Artist.
ASCIInounUS /ˈæski/
(computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents each character; used in most microcomputers
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
BEFOREprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
Harriet
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From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading [Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, Illinois Artist.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
indented
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From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading [Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, Illinois Artist.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading [Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, Illinois Artist.
NotesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
PoetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
refersverbUS /rəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
snounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
stage-directions
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From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore these 'stage-directions' are given on the line BEFORE the first line they refer to, and are furthermore indented 20 spaces and enclosed by #s to keep it clear to the reader which parts are text and which parts directions.]
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is possible, but impracticable, to imitate in a simple ASCII text.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
traditionallyadverbUS /trəˈdɪʃənəli/
according to tradition; in a traditional manner
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
Vachel
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From this reading [Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, Illinois Artist.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an introduction by Harriet Monroe Editor of "Poetry" [Notes: The 'stage-directions' given in "The Congo" and those poems which are meant to be read aloud, are traditionally printed to the right side of the first line it refers to.
