used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading BROWNING’S GENERAL INTEREST IN ART.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
BROWNING'SnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading BROWNING’S GENERAL INTEREST IN ART.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Nature for its own sake is never a supreme concern.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
carefully weighed
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
FiresidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
set up or found
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading BROWNING’S GENERAL INTEREST IN ART.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROWNING’S GENERAL INTEREST IN ART.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading BROWNING’S GENERAL INTEREST IN ART.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nature for its own sake is never a supreme concern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nature for its own sake is never a supreme concern.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
literature in metrical form
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
predominancenounUS /prɪˈdɑːmənəns/
the state of being predominant over others
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Nature for its own sake is never a supreme concern.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Nature for its own sake is never a supreme concern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading I. SUBJECT MATTER OF BROWNING’S POEMS.--Three prominent facts concerning the subjects of Browning’s poetry are: the comparative insignificance of nature, the extensive treatment of art, and the predominance of the human soul.
under normal conditions
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
in or at the place that
From this reading Only a few poems contain any extended reference to nature; and where such reference is found, nature is usually treated, as in _By the Fireside_, for its effect on human beings, and the soul still remains the dominant subject.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading It is never considered as a primary moral force, akin to a personality, as in Wordsworth.
