used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
for the reason that
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
deem to be
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
disproportionateadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənɪt/
out of proportion
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
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 THE FIRST ENGLISH NOVEL.
Euphues
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From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
euphuismnoun
any artificially elegant style of language
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST ENGLISH NOVEL.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
of great significance or value
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
immediately past
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
Lylynoun
English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606)
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
Lyly's
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From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
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 Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
not any; not one
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
NOVELnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading THE FIRST ENGLISH NOVEL.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
only a very short time before
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST ENGLISH NOVEL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite the disproportionate attention given to euphuism by so many of Lyly's critics, _Euphues_ is no less important as a novel than as a piece of prose.
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 can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
precisely as stated
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
at the time that
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This is not surprising when we consider that the last word remains to be said upon the Elizabethan drama.
the words that are spoken
From this reading We can, however, dismiss this second branch of our subject in fewer words, because the problem of _Euphues_ is much simpler and more straightforward than the problem of euphuism.
but in spite of that
From this reading It can scarcely be said that Lyly has yet been thoroughly appreciated as a novelist; indeed, the whole subject of the Elizabethan novel is very far from having received a satisfactory treatment at present.
