1
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1875
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From this reading 1875) for a detailed comparison of Chaucer's poem with the _Filostrato_ of Boccaccio.
20
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31
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56
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1875) for a detailed comparison of Chaucer's poem with the _Filostrato_ of Boccaccio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
Boccaccionoun
Italian poet (born in France) (1313-1375)
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
cannot
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ChaucernounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
Chaucer'snounUS /ˈtʃɔːsərz/
possessive form of “chaucer” — English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading 1875) for a detailed comparison of Chaucer's poem with the _Filostrato_ of Boccaccio.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading 1875) for a detailed comparison of Chaucer's poem with the _Filostrato_ of Boccaccio.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading 1875) for a detailed comparison of Chaucer's poem with the _Filostrato_ of Boccaccio.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
Filostrato
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
most important element
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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others
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a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
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prefixed
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referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
Rossetti's
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roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
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marked by correspondence or resemblance
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
Soc
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specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading The lines in Chaucer not mentioned below are, in the main, original; e.g. 1-20, 31-56, &c.; and so are many others that cannot be here more exactly specified.
stanzanounUS /ˈstænzə/
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It often happens that a stanza in Chaucer has a mere general resemblance to the corresponding one in Boccaccio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 1875) for a detailed comparison of Chaucer's poem with the _Filostrato_ of Boccaccio.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I must refer the student to Mr. Rossetti's work (Chaucer Soc.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The following table roughly indicates the portions of these works which are more or less similar, down to the end of Book I. Similar tables are prefixed to the Notes on the other books.
