adduced
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From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
children's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
ComparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
disabilitiesnounUS /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
Faroesnoun
a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
Jamieson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
MethodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
ModernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
Märchen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
parallelsnounUS /ˈperəlelz/
plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
TeutonicadjectiveUS /tuːˈtɔːnɪk/
of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with European _Märchen_, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples.
