1835
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From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
1836
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From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
1845
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From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
29
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From this reading 29.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
ActverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
Alessandra
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From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
Castiglione
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From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
enhanceverbUS /enˈhæns/
increase
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
LiteraryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
MessengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
Politian
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From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
premisedverbUS /ˈpreməst/
past form of “premise” — set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
ScenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading As a specimen, however, of the parts unpublished, the following fragment from the first scene of Act II. may be offered.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The larger portion of the original draft subsequently became the property of the present editor, but it is not considered just to the poet’s memory to publish it.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
unalteredadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərd/
remaining in an original state
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
unpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading Such portions of “Politian” as are known to the public first saw the light of publicity in the “Southern Literary Messenger” for December, 1835, and January, 1836, being styled “Scenes from Politian: an unpublished drama.”
unrevisedadjectiveUS /ənriˈvaɪzd/
not improved or brought up to date
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These scenes were included, unaltered, in the 1845 collection of Poems, by Poe.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work is a hasty and unrevised production of its author’s earlier days of literary labor; and, beyond the scenes already known, scarcely calculated to enhance his reputation.
