Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

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

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

for the reason that

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

the two together, not just one

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

characteristic of the present

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

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From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

French composer who is said to have created Impressionism in music (1862-1918)

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

mark as different

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

extremely silly or stupid

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

depressingly dark

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

not perishable

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

not many times

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

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

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

United States film actor (born in 1925)

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

not any; not one

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

a brief written record

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

no longer in use

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

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From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

a person who represents others

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

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

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

impractical romantic ideals and attitudes

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

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

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

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

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

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

From this reading The fact must be obvious to the most casual observer of musical art in its contemporary development.

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From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

the quality of being valid and rigorous

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

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

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

which person or people

From this reading HIS ART AND ITS METHODS Among those music-makers of to-day who are both pre-eminent and representative the note of sincere romance is infrequently sounded.

belonging to which person

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading _That_ is a romance in no wise divorced from reality--is, in fact, but reality diviningly perceived; if it uses the old Romanticistic properties, it uses them not because of any inherent validity which they possess, but because they may at times be made to serve as symbols.

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

From this reading The significant work of the most considerable musicians of our time--of Strauss, Debussy, Loeffler, d'Indy--has few essentially romantic characteristics.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It is necessary to distinguish between that fatuous Romanticism of which Mr. Ernest Newman has given an unequalled definition: the Romanticism which expended itself in the fabrication of a pasteboard world of "gloomy forests, enchanted castles, impossible maidens, and the obsolete profession of magic," and that other and imperishable Spirit of Romance whose infrequent embodiment in modern music I have remarked.