Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

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From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

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From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

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

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

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

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

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

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading FIRST PERIOD OF POPE'S LITERARY CAREER.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

in a conclusive way

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST PERIOD OF POPE'S LITERARY CAREER.

set up or found

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

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

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

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

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

and nothing more

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading FIRST PERIOD OF POPE'S LITERARY CAREER.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST PERIOD OF POPE'S LITERARY CAREER.

and nothing more

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

an amount of time

From this reading FIRST PERIOD OF POPE'S LITERARY CAREER.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading FIRST PERIOD OF POPE'S LITERARY CAREER.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

move upward

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

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

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

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

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

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

From this reading He was at this time only known as the contributor of some small poems to a Miscellany.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

being four more than twenty

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

up to a particular time

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

precisely as stated

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.

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

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

at the time that

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading So rapid a rise to fame has had few parallels, and was certainly not approached until Byron woke and found himself famous at twenty-four.

English playwright noted for his humorous and satirical plays (1640-1716)

From this reading Pope's rupture with Wycherley took place in the summer of 1710, when Pope, therefore, was just twenty-two.

a late time of life

From this reading Three years afterwards (1713) he was receiving such patronage in his great undertaking, the translation of Homer, as to prove conclusively that he was regarded by the leaders of literature as a poet of very high promise; and two years later (1715) the appearance of the first volume of his translation entitled him to rank as the first poet of the day.