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vext

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Vext is an archaic form of the word 'vexed', meaning troubled or distressed.

Detailed Definition
The term 'vext' is an old-fashioned variant of 'vexed', used in literature to convey a sense of being troubled or agitated. In the context of the poem, it reflects the emotional turmoil experienced by the speaker, highlighting the complexities of love and memory. Its usage adds a layer of historical depth to the language, evoking a sense of timelessness in the speaker's feelings.
Example
Example in poetry:
When thou art vext, then turn again, and seeThou hast loved Hope, but Memory loved thee. vexed; enhanced: "Vext turn to Memory"; Herbert: "Vext soul"; contemporary: "Vext by loss"; educational: "Vext angered in dialogue"; "Vext yet sees love."
Additional Notes
The word 'vext' appears in the line, emphasizing the speaker's emotional distress.; Found in the poem, Time, Hope, and Memory by Thomas Hood
Also Known As
vexed troubled agitated perturbed
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