used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
Coster
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From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
Delstanche
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From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
dignitarynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteri/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
being one more than seven
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
Felicien
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From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
fellow-students
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From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
Harold
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From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
a message received and understood
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
Joyeux
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From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
joyousnessnoun
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
immediately past
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
LegendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
Louvain
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From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Charles de Coster flourished in the middle part of the last century.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
Rops
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From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
except if; if not
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
Uylenspiegel
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From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was brought up in the court of a great dignitary of the Roman Church, and intended for the aristocratic University of Louvain, but showed early his independent and democratic turn of mind by preferring the more popular University of Brussels, to which he made his own way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he fell in with a group of fellow-students and artistic enthusiasts which included Felicien Rops, with whom he was associated in a society called Les Joyeux, and afterwards in a short-lived Review, to which they gave the name of that traditional Belgian figure of joyousness and high spirits, Uylenspiegel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
woodcuts
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From this reading With eight woodcuts by Albert Delstanche Translated from the French By Harold Taylor There never was a book which needed less of an introduction than this one, unless it is that it should have an apology from the translator for his handling of so beautiful an original.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But since so little is generally known of these Legends and their author a word of information may be demanded.
