13th
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From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
anew
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
AssumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
a period of 100 years
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
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 Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
Horstmann
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From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
immediately past
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
an amount of time
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
literature in metrical form
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
Identical; not different.
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The period immediately following shows a decided falling off in poetic power and in talent for form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
precisely as stated
From this reading The Assumption thus finds its setting among the very finest of the English legendary poems.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The tone loses in depth and warmth, the style in fullness and swing.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the last quarter of the 13th century, as we shall see, the legendary poetry entered the service of the church, and was worked over by the monks into great collections for reading in the services.
xliiiadjective
being three more than forty
From this reading According to Horstmann (as above, p. xliii): ‘Never again has legendary poetry reached the same height of pathos, the same purity and beauty of form as in these older legends.
