1881
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From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
curtailmentnounUS /kərˈteɪlmənt/
the temporal property of being cut short
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
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 Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
FAIRESverbUS /ferz/
third-person singular of “fair” — join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
From this reading GRANT, FAIRES & RODGERS, PHILADELPHIA.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
foregoer
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From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
let have
From this reading GRANT, FAIRES & RODGERS, PHILADELPHIA.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
Lanier
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From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
engage in
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
a brief written record
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
the local environment
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading GRANT, FAIRES & RODGERS, PHILADELPHIA.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
PREFATORYadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
recastverbUS /riˈkæst/
cast again, in a different role
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
RODGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading GRANT, FAIRES & RODGERS, PHILADELPHIA.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
the season of growth
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The following chapters were originally delivered as public lectures at Johns Hopkins University, in the winter and spring of 1881.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although each is complete in itself, this work and its foregoer, _The Science of English Verse_, were intended to be parts of a comprehensive philosophy of formal and substantial beauty in literature, which, unhappily, the author did not live to develop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Had Mr. Lanier lived to prepare them for the press, he would probably have recast them to some extent; but the present editor has not felt free to make any changes from the original manuscript, beyond the omission of a few local and occasional allusions, and the curtailment of several long extracts from well-known writers.
