1595
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From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
AMOROUSadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
ArcadiannounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪdiən/
an inhabitant of Arcadia
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/
a will to succeed
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
DELIGHTSnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
ELEGIES
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From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
high-flownadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
HONOREDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
labour-lost
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From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
LODGEverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
PASTORALadjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
PHILLIS
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From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
platonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
preparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
scholasticadjectiveUS /skəˈlæstɪk/
of or relating to schools
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
shadowings
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From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
sonnet-cycle
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From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
sonneteer's
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From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
SONNETSnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪts/
plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
symbolicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
symbolisms
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From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
carry out
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
tantalisingadjective
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Equally tantalising are the fleeting symbolisms that suggest themselves now and then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In most cases the poet has effectually kept his secret; the search is futile, in spite of all the "scholastic labour-lost" devoted to it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
in or at the place that
From this reading The confession sometimes made by the poet, that high-flown compliment and not true despair is intended, prepares us to accept the symbolic application where it forces itself upon us, and to feel the presence here and there of platonic or spiritual shadowings.
which person or people
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
belonging to which person
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PHILLIS HONORED WITH PASTORAL SONNETS, ELEGIES, AND AMOROUS DELIGHTS THOMAS LODGE THOMAS LODGE One of the first to take up the new fashion of the sonnet-cycle, was Thomas Lodge, whose "Phillis" was published in 1595.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Those who do not find pleasure in the Arcadian world of the sonneteer's fancy, may still justify their taste in the aspiration that speaks in his flashes of philosophy.
