used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
AlexandrinenounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændrin/
(prosody) a line of verse that has six iambic feet
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
censures
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From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
Dr
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From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
Dryden's
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From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
move gently or carefully
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
grossnessnoun
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
injudiciouslyadverb
in an injudicious manner
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
not any; not one
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
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 In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
suitablenessnoun
the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
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 In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This is common in Dryden's fables, on which Pope evidently formed his style in these narrative pieces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
tripletsnounUS /ˈtrɪpləts/
plural of “triplet” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Pope has introduced triplets in many places, no doubt for greater effect, which they certainly have.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
precisely as stated
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
Warton
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From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I think Dr. Warton injudiciously censures the verse, which appears to me to be very suitably employed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the art of telling a story in verse, Pope is peculiarly happy; we almost forget the grossness of the subject of this tale, while we are struck by the uncommon ease and readiness of the verse, the suitableness of the expressions, and the spirit and happiness of the whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is generally two together, ended with an Alexandrine.
