used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
(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 We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is evidently an excellent poet.
from appearances alone
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
can't
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From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
ConfuciusnounUS /kənˈfjuːʃəs/
Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He is evidently an excellent poet.
evolutionists
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From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He is evidently an excellent poet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is evidently an excellent poet.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
Kunitz
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From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
Kunitz's
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From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
nostrumnoun
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He is evidently an excellent poet.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
rabidadjectiveUS /ˈræbɪd/
of or infected by rabies
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to have approached him, not as one bowing before Confucius, nor as one buying a new nostrum for lame joints.
express a supposition
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
Taggard
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From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
We're
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From this reading We’re all unconscious evolutionists, I suppose, but she apparently belongs to the more rabid ranks.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I can’t help wishing I had read more of Kunitz before seeing her review.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Personally I think that Taggard is a little too peremptory in dispensing with Kunitz’s “predecessors.”
