1924
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From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being only a quasi-journalist I seldom read the newspapers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
Afterword
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From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being only a quasi-journalist I seldom read the newspapers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
Crane'snounUS /kreɪnz/
possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
EDMUND
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From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
apart from; not including
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
a young female
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
and nothing more
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
LEAMY
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From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
full of life and energy
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
Nathalia's
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From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Being only a quasi-journalist I seldom read the newspapers.
not one, and not any
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
and nothing more
From this reading Being only a quasi-journalist I seldom read the newspapers.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
quasi-journalist
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From this reading Being only a quasi-journalist I seldom read the newspapers.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
not often
From this reading Being only a quasi-journalist I seldom read the newspapers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Certain poems in this first collection, however, seem to me to prove something more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
at the time that
From this reading First Printing, May, 1924 Second Printing, May, 1924 _Afterword, by_ EDMUND LEAMY When I took the two poems from Nathalia’s mother, and promised to read them, I had seen none of the press notices of Miss Crane’s talent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They prove nothing except that she is a little girl with a lively fancy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am extremely skeptical of infant prodigies, and the poems of Nathalia’s that I have since seen most quoted in newspaper articles about her are just what you would expect.
