used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The aim of the present book is different.
(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 Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
anthologiesnounUS /ænˈθɑːlədʒiz/
plural of “anthology” — a collection of selected literary passages
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
for the reason that
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
propose a payment
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The aim of the present book is different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
cannot
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From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The aim of the present book is different.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aim of the present book is different.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
not any; not one
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
PhilistianounUS /fɪˈlɪstiə/
an ancient region on the coast of southwestern Palestine that was strategically located on a trade route between Syria and Egypt; important in biblical times
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The aim of the present book is different.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
express in words
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
have in common
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
uncriticaladjectiveUS /ənˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The numerous collections of American verse share, I think, one fault in common: they include too much.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether this has been a bid for popularity, a concession to Philistia, I cannot say; but the fact remains that all anthologies of American poetry are, so far as I know, more or less uncritical.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading In no case has a poem been included because it is widely known.
