1791
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From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
brought into existence
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
divisible by two
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
at any time
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
FERVOURnoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading THE FERVOUR OF THE IMPLICIT.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
grandestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading INSIGHT OF THE HEART.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
IMPLICITadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading THE FERVOUR OF THE IMPLICIT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
IncarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
INSIGHTnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading INSIGHT OF THE HEART.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
Jerusulem
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From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
labours
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From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
loftiest
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From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
Milman
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From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FERVOUR OF THE IMPLICIT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
and nothing more
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
possessing material wealth
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
scholarlyadjectiveUS /ˈskɑːlərli/
characteristic of scholars or scholarship
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps the best representative of his style is the hymn on the Incarnation, in his dramatic poem, _The Fall of Jerusulem_.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FERVOUR OF THE IMPLICIT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
unutterableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
precisely as stated
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The late Dean Milman, born in 1791, best known by his very valuable labours in history, may be taken as representing a class of writers in whom the poetic fire is ever on the point, and only on the point, of breaking into a flame.
but in spite of that
From this reading His composition is admirable--refined, scholarly, sometimes rich and even gorgeous in expression--yet lacking that radiance of the unutterable to which the loftiest words owe their grandest power.
