used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
Abt
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From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
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 Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
discussesverbUS /dɪˈskʌsəz/
third-person singular of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
being one more than seven
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
give expression to
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
forty-nineadjective
being nine more than forty
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
Fra
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From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
ten 10s
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
LippinounUS /ˈlɪpi/
Italian painter and son of Fra Filippo Lippi (1457-1504)
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
Lippo
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From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
make reference to
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
monologuenounUS /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
not any; not one
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
and nothing more
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
literature in metrical form
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
preponderancenounUS /priˈpɑːndrəns/
superiority in power or influence
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
SCULPTUREnounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
Vogler
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From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is often difficult to estimate separately Browning’s treatment of sculpture and painting, since he discusses the two arts together in several of his poems (for example, _Old Pictures in Florence_) and since many important Italian artists were both painters and sculptors.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--While forty-nine out of a total of two hundred twenty-two poems by Robert Browning refer to some one of the five fine arts--sculpture, music, poetry, architecture, and painting--only eight mention sculpture; and the references in these poems are comparatively insignificant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Reasons for the preponderance of the other arts will be discussed later, in connection with further suggestions concerning personality and its relations to art in Browning’s poetry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one poem deals with sculpture as a theme, nor does any sculptor express his views of the art in dramatic monologue, as Abt Vogler does for music, and Fra Lippo Lippi for painting.
