used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a cherished desire
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
autobiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
being joined in close association
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
cosmopolitanism
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From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
DeniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
EveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
fiords
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From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a young female
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
grandsire
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From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
highbornadjective
belonging to the peerage
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
idylnoun
a musical composition that evokes rural life
From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
illustratesverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪts/
third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
Lars
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From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
lyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
Poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
St
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From this reading _The Picture of St. John_, an Italian romance, seems made for a popularity it somehow never attained.
stirringsnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋz/
plural of “stirring” — agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
transfigured
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From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
twenty-ninenoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading _The Poet’s Journal_, a group of twenty-nine lyrics connected by a poetic narrative and divided into First, Second, and Third Evenings, is plainly autobiographical.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
unwittingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/
not done with purpose or intent
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _Lars_, a Scandinavian study, an idyl of the vales and fiords of Norway, illustrates Taylor’s cosmopolitanism.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
which person or people
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its varying moods of despair and dumb grief, followed by the stirrings of hope and ambition, and, under the influence of awakened love, the triumph of the spirit to will and to do, connect it with the most intimate passages in Taylor’s life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading The worldly ambition of the artist transfigured by love, the death of the highborn girl who sacrifices wealth and pride of place for her lover, the unwitting murder of her child by his grandsire, and the redemption of the artist after months of conflict with the Power that Denies--these are elements in a work on which the poet lavished the best of his gifts.
