Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

anew

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

plural of “anomaly” — deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

From this reading But the day of these artistic anomalies is over.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading But the day of these artistic anomalies is over.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

having a base

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

a cloth used to cover the eyes

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

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From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

rid of obstructions

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the day of these artistic anomalies is over.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

at any time

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

not any; not one

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

and nothing more

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

above and across; more than

From this reading But the day of these artistic anomalies is over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

express in words

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading The modern epic is, of the supposititious ancient model, but an inconsiderate and blindfold imitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But the day of these artistic anomalies is over.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

precisely as stated

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

at the time that

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If, at any time, any very long poems were popular in reality--which I doubt--it is at least clear that no very long poem will ever be popular again.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In regard to the "Iliad," we have, if not positive proof, at least very good reason for believing it intended as a series of lyrics; but, granting the epic intention, I can say only that the work is based in an imperfect sense of art.

but in spite of that

From this reading That the extent of a poetical work is, _ceteris paribus_, the measure of its merit, seems undoubtedly, when we thus state it, a proposition sufficiently absurd--yet we are indebted for it to the Quarterly Reviews.