used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
(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 Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
didn't
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From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
and nothing more
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
not any; not one
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
NuptialadjectiveUS /ˈnʌptʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
Patmore's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
express in words
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
try to get or reach
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
slumpverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading However, no poet can avoid an occasional slump.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
having a supporting base
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For all Mr. Patmore's efforts, he needs to be edited as much as the rest of them.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
TrespassingadjectiveUS /ˈtrespæsɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
belonging to which person
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Why is it that so few of us contentedly stick to one mate, and say to ourselves, "Here is my treasure; I will seek all in her."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I will therefore withdraw, merely adding that he himself didn't do any too well with it.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Well, this is a subject on which I should enjoy speculating--but Nuptial Love happens to be a field in which I have had no experience, and furthermore it is not my theme anyhow, but my friend Mr. Patmore's, whose spirit has been standing indignantly by, as I wrote, as though it were ordering me away, with a No Trespassing look.
