used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
(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 Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
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 So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
Gudrun
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From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
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 Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
not any; not one
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
NorsenounUS /nɔːrs/
an inhabitant of Scandinavia
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
coated with paint
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
be standing; be upright
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Local color is not laid on the canvas after the figures have been painted, but all the tints in the persons and the things are grandly Norse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading So "The Lovers of Gudrun" can stand on its own merits as an English poem; no excuses need be made for it on the plea that it is a translation.
un-English
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From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
unenlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnenˈlaɪtənd/
not enlightened; ignorant
From this reading To the unenlightened reader this poem reveals no traits that are un-English.
verse-form
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From this reading The original story being in prose, no attempt could be made to keep original characteristics in verse-form.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What there is of Old Norse flavor here is purely spiritual.
