Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

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From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

(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 This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

courtesy towards women

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

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From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

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From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

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 This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading The Gothic Revival.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

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From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

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From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

bring into being

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

the literary culture

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

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From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

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From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

and nothing more

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

by chance

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading The Gothic Revival.

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From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Hurd was a friend of Gray and Mason, and his "Letters on Chivalry and Romance" (1762) helped to initiate the romantic movement.

relating to or consisting of runes

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

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From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Gothic Revival.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

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From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They perhaps owed their inspiration, in part, to Sainte Palaye's "Memoires sur l'ancienne Chevalerie," the first volume of which was issued in 1759, though the third and concluding volume appeared only in 1781.

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading One of Thomas Warton's sonnets was addressed to Richard Hurd, afterward Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and later of Worcester.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.

the act of creating written works

From this reading This was a monumental work and, as a standard authority, bears much the same relation to the literature of its subject that Mallet's "Histoire de Dannemarc" bears to all the writing on Runic mythology that was done in Europe during the eighteenth-century.