used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
for the reason that
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
conversationalistnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənələst/
someone skilled at conversation
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
enunciatingverbUS /ɪˈnʌnsieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “enunciate” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
HakenounUS /heɪk/
the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
improvized
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From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
apprehended with certainty
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
hear with intention
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
locutions
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From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
and nothing more
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
in motion
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
a form of address for a man
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
not any; not one
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
many times at short intervals
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
a human being
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
phrasings
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From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
RossettinounUS /roʊˈseti/
English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
Rossetti's
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From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
not often
From this reading Seldom has so great a critic had so fine an audience.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
shorthandnounUS /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
table-talk
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From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
Theodore
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From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
the act of using
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
WattsnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading Rossetti often lamented that Theodore Watts’ spoken criticism had never been taken down in shorthand.
Watts-Dunton
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From this reading LONG before Mr. Watts-Dunton printed a line, he was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic sets in London; but, as Mr. Hake has said, it was merely as a conversationalist that he was known.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
which person or people
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those who have been privileged to listen to his table-talk will attest the felicity of the image.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His conversation was described by Rossetti as being like that of no other person moving in literary circles, because he was always enunciating new views in phrasings so polished that, to use Rossetti’s words, his improvized locutions were as perfect as ‘fitted jewels.’
