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

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

(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 But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

one dedicated to love and lovemaking especially one who writes about love

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

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

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

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From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

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

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

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From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

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From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

plural of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

celebrated in fable or legend

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

having a blemish or flaw

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

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

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

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From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

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

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Are they not related to it as to their source and spring?

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From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

effusively or insincerely emotional

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

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

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

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From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Are they not related to it as to their source and spring?

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

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From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Are they not related to it as to their source and spring?

possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

the season of growth

From this reading Are they not related to it as to their source and spring?

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

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

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Are they not related to it as to their source and spring?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Are they not related to it as to their source and spring?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

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

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

the state of being humble and unimportant

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

except if; if not

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading love, and the relative unimportance of the wars and catastrophes of history.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

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

From this reading But must one not believe that all poor flawed and fragmentary human loves, real or fabled, happy or miserable, are far off symbols and shadowings of that Love which, unless the universe is quite other than we have trusted, 'moves the sun and the other stars?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The passage has caused some critics to reproach Keats as a mere mawkish amorist indifferent to the great affairs and interests of the world.

in an unjust or unfair manner

From this reading Juliet leaning from her balcony, the swoon of Imogen, Hero wrongfully accused by Claudio, Spenser's Pastorella among the bandits, he declares, Are things to brood on with more ardency Than the death-day of empires.