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From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
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From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
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From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
CAROLINEadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading CAROLINE POETS.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
Crashaw
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From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
divisible by two
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
JacobeannounUS /ˌdʒækəˈbiːən/
any distinguished personage during the reign of James I
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
LovelacenounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
lyristnounUS /ˈlɪrɪst/
a person who writes the words for songs
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
overlapverbUS /ˈoʊvərlæp/
coincide partially or wholly
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
POETSnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading CAROLINE POETS.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
SucklingnounUS /ˈsʌklɪŋ/
English poet and courtier (1609-1642)
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herrick stands by himself as a consummate lyrist, but his mood is often, though he was a parish priest, that of the gay cavalier.
(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 Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
which person or people
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is difficult, or even impossible, to mark out the Caroline from the Jacobean poets, who, again, overlap with the Elizabethan poets.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The chief schools of the Caroline poets were (1) the writers occupied mainly with holy things, such as Crashaw, Herbert, and Vaughan.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Next (2) come the crowd of "gentlemen who wrote with ease," now and then triumphantly well, but often loosely and carelessly, such are Lovelace, Carew, Suckling, and minor names.
