1909
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From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
1914
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From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
29th
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From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
Amanda
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From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
AnthologynounUS /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/
a collection of selected literary passages
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
ConsiderationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
epitaphsnounUS /ˈepətæfs/
plural of “epitaph” — an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
Hodnoun
an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
McGee
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From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
Ollie
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From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
PuttverbUS /pʌt/
strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
ScoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
Serepta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
SpoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The _Mirror_ of May 29th, 1914, is their record.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
UnknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was from contemplation of its epitaphs that my hand unconsciously strayed to the sketches of "Hod Putt," "Serepta The Scold" ("Serepta Mason" in the book), "Amanda Barker" ("Amanda" in the book), "Ollie McGee" and "The Unknown," the first written and the first printed sketches of The Spoon River Anthology.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet you know that it was you who pressed upon my attention in June, 1909, the Greek Anthology.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It would have been fitting had I dedicated Spoon River Anthology to you.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Considerations of an intimate nature, not to mention a literary encouragement which was before yours, crowded you from the page.
