A division of a metrical composition, such as a stanza of a poem or hymn, Metrical writing that lacks depth or artistic merit, A particular type of metrical composition, such as blank verse or free verse, verb_ To educate about, to teach about, colloquial To oppose, to be an opponent for, as in a game, contest or battle, familiarize through thorough study or experience, transitive verb_ obsolete To tell in verse, or poetry, intransitive verb_ obsolete To make verses; to versify, transitive & intransitive verb _To versify or engage in versifying

A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances, The art or theory of writing or producing these works, A dramatic poem, composed in elevated style, representing a signal action performed by some person or persons, and having a fatal issue; that species of drama which represents the sad or terrible phases of character and life

More generally, any poetical strain; a poem, A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing, the characteristic sound produced by a bird

A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life, In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods, The principal character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation