used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
Augustanadjective
relating to or characteristic of the times of the Roman Emperor Augustus
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
Miltonic
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From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
an educational institution
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
Spenser'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon his romantic side, at all events, that the new school of poets apprehended and appropriated him.
literature in metrical form
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Miltonic Group That the influence of Milton, in the romantic revival of the eighteenth century, should have been hardly second in importance to Spenser's is a confirmation of our remark that Augustan literature was "classical" in a way of its own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is another example of that curiously topsy-turvy condition of things in which rhyme was a mark of the classic, and blank verse of the romantic.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This side was present in Milton in a fuller measure than his completed works would show.
but in spite of that
From this reading For Milton is the most truly classical of English poets; and yet, from the angle of observation at which the eighteenth century viewed him, he appeared a romantic.
