used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
casements
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From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
CLASSICnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
deep-brow'd
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From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
demesnenounUS /dəˈmeɪn/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
KEATSnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
LANG
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From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
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 There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
MYTHSnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
OftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
on one occasion
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
pedagogicadjective
of or relating to pedagogy
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
schoolmen's
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From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
surgeverbUS /sɜːrdʒ/
rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
a just detectable amount
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading "They hear like Ocean on a western beach The surge and thunder of the Odyssey."--LANG.
at the time that
From this reading THERE is not the slightest necessity for schoolmen's staring at one another when it is proposed to let boys once more look through magic casements at the classic myths of Greece and Rome.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading CLASSIC MYTHS IN LITERATURE "Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne."--KEATS.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading These masters of knowledge can depend upon it that their pedagogic systems are wrong if they set themselves up against the primitive feelings of mystery and fear.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is yet too strong a trace in the blood to forsake the gods and heroes that have satisfied instincts, very human and commendable, for many generations.
