used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
brought into existence
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
DRAMASnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
dramatists
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From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
harmoniseverb
go together
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
interactionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/
a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
lyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
literature in metrical form
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
unusual or striking
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
sword-play
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From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
which person or people
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I suppose that, being conscious of his remarkable power in the representation of momentary action and of states of the soul, he thought that he could harmonise into a whole the continuous action of a number of persons, and of their passions in sword-play with one another; and then conduct to a catastrophe their interaction.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, so different are the two capabilities that I think the true dramatist could not write such a lyric or romance as Browning calls dramatic; his genius would carry one or the other beyond the just limits of this kind of poetry into his own kind.
produce a literary work
From this reading _THE DRAMAS_ Of the great poets who, not being born dramatists, have attempted to write dramas in poetry, Browning was the most persevering.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And the writer of excellent lyrics and romances of this kind will be almost sure to fail in real drama.
the act of creating written works
From this reading But a man may be capable of writing dramatic lyrics and dramatic romances without being capable of writing a drama.
