used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
anew
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
a period of 100 years
From this reading THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
ChaucernounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
culminateverbUS /ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/
end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
FIFTEENTHadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
imitatorsnounUS /ˈɪmɪteɪtərz/
plural of “imitator” — someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
not any; not one
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
an amount of time
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
express in words
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
Shaksperenoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading After the birth of a Chaucer, a Shakspere, or a Milton, it is long before the genial force of a nation can again culminate in such a triumph: time is required for the growth of the conditions.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is but small compensation for this, that the more original, that is simple, natural, and true to his own nature a man is, the more certain is he to have a crowd of imitators.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Between the birth of Chaucer and the birth of Shakspere, his sole equal, a period of more than two centuries had to elapse.
the act of using
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do not say that such are of no use in the world.
