used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
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From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
(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 The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
ejectedverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
epithetnounUS /ˈepəθet/
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
communicated in words
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
iterationnounUS /ˌɪtərˈeɪʃən/
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
for more time
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
not any; not one
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
transpositionnoun
any abnormal position of the organs of the body
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The discriminating character of ease consists principally in the diction; for all true poetry requires that the sentiments be natural.
ungrammaticaladjective
not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where any artifice appears in the construction of the verse, that verse is no longer easy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Easy poetry is that in which natural thoughts are expressed without violence to the language.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Any epithet which can be ejected without diminution of the sense, any curious iteration of the same word, and all unusual, though not ungrammatical structure of speech, destroy the grace of easy poetry.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Language suffers violence by harsh or by daring figures, by transposition, by unusual acceptations of words, and by any licence, which would be avoided by a writer of prose.
