used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In England the reaction was at first gradual, timid, and unconscious.
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From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
conservatismnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
culminatedverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪd/
past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In England the reaction was at first gradual, timid, and unconscious.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading In England the reaction was at first gradual, timid, and unconscious.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
a single distinct event
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
literacynounUS /ˈlɪtərəsi/
the ability to read and write
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
and nothing more
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
radicalismnounUS /ˈrædɪkəlɪzəm/
the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
in a strange manner
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading In England the reaction was at first gradual, timid, and unconscious.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading In England the reaction was at first gradual, timid, and unconscious.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
precisely as stated
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Augustans The Romantic Movement in England was a part of the general European reaction against the spirit of the eighteenth century.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
in or at the place that
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This began somewhat earlier in England than in Germany, and very much earlier than in France, where literacy conservatism went strangely hand in hand with political radicalism.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The medieval revival was only an incident--though a leading incident--of this movement; but it is the side of it with which the present work will mainly deal.
a late time of life
From this reading It did not reach importance until the seventh decade of the century, and culminated only in the early years of the nineteenth century.
