used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
the state of being honored
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
imbibedverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪbd/
past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
infusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːʒən/
a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
engage in
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
social deportment
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
the force of workers available
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
purgedverbUS /pɜːrdʒd/
past form of “purge” — oust politically
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He believed that nothing was so well calculated to make men delicate, gallant, and humane, as a temper perpetually alive to the sentiments of birth and honour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From them he imbibed the love of chivalry and romance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had too much good sense to regret the times of Charlemagne and Arthur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But, while his imagination was purged by a certain infusion of philosophy, he conceived that there was in the manners depicted by these celebrated poets something to imitate, as well as something to avoid.
a late time of life
From this reading Among the favourite authors of his early years were the heroic poets of Italy.
