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From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
how long something has existed
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
(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 The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
begetsverbUS /bɪˈɡets/
third-person singular of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
commonest
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From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
entailsnounUS /ɪnˈteɪlz/
plural of “entail” — land received by fee tail
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
exoticismnoun
the quality of being exotic
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
harkingverbUS /ˈhɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “hark” — listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
literatures
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From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
by chance
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
REVIVALnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
ROMANTICadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the matter of form and style, such a study carries you far.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading You find one man harking back to earlier models in his own tongue, which an intervening age misunderstood or despised; another, turning to the contemporary literatures of neighbouring countries; another, perhaps, to the splendour and exoticism of the east.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL (1) There are two ways of approaching the periods of change and new birth in literature.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The commonest and, for all the study which it entails, the easiest, is that summed up in the phrase, literature begets literature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Following it, you discover and weigh literary influences, the influence of poet on poet, and book on book.
