Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

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From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

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

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

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

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

have or possess in combination

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

characterized by great determination

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

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From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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 It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

any artificially elegant style of language

From this reading EUPHUISM.

divisible by two

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

the literary culture

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606)

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

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From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

absolutely essential

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

any age prior to the legal age

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

one who writes novels

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

the local environment

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

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From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

To recall to mind.

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

something that follows something else

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

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

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

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

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

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From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

precisely as stated

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

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

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

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

From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.

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

From this reading This book, which was to work a revolution in our literature, was completed in 1580 by a sequel, entitled _Euphues and his England_.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading _Euphues_, to combine the two parts under one name, the fruit of Lyly's nonage, seems to have determined the form of his reputation for the Elizabethans; and even to-day it attracts more attention than any other of his works.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was as a novelist that Lyly first came before the world of English letters.

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From this reading In 1578 he published a volume, bearing the inscription, _Euphues: the anatomy of wyt_, to which was subjoined the attractive advertisement, _very pleasant for all gentlemen to reade, and most necessary to remember_.