30,000
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From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
aldai
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From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
Amantis
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From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
Confessio
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From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
coupletnoun
two items of the same kind
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
dulleth
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From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
Gower
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From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
mannes
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From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
octosyllabicadjective
having or characterized by or consisting of eight syllables
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
ofte
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From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
redeverb
give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
unusual or striking
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
schal
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From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
precisely as stated
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has a perfect command of the octosyllabic couplet; an easy style, well suited to narrative; and a classic simplicity of expression for which the work of his predecessors in Middle English leaves us unprepared.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading It dulleth ofte a mannes wit To him that schal it aldai rede.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A selection gives a very favourable impression of his work.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Throughout the whole of the _Confessio Amantis_, more than 30,000 lines, the level of workmanship is remarkable, and almost every page shows some graceful and poetical verses.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the poem as a whole suffers from the fault that Gower tried to avoid:
