16,000
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From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
276
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From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
how long something has existed
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
(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 With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
anomalousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːmələs/
deviating from the general or common order or type
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
for the reason that
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
Beppo
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From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
Byron'snounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
characterizationnounUS /ˌkerəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
combinesnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnz/
plural of “combine” — harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
discursiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrsɪv/
proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
divulges
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From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
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 “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
Faerienoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
set up or found
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
improvisingverbUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “improvise” — perform without preparation
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
JUAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
for more time
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
most important element
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
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 Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
not any; not one
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
pre-existingadjective
existing previously or before something
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
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From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
satiresnounUS /ˈsætaɪərz/
plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With all their occasional brilliance and power, his earlier satires had been essentially imitative and could be judged by pre-existing standards.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading Because it reflects nearly every side of Byron’s variable individuality, _Don Juan_, though satirical in main intent, combines satire with many other elements.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Later, in composing _Beppo_, Byron discovered that he had found a kind of verse capable of free and varied treatment and therefore especially suited to his improvising and discursive genius; accordingly, in _Don Juan_, which is a longer and more elaborate _Beppo_, he produced a masterpiece which, besides being an adequate revelation of his complex personality, is unique in English, anomalous in its manner and method.[276]
literature in metrical form
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is Byron’s deliberate and exhaustive characterization of his age, the book in which he divulges his opinions with the least reticence and the most finality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “DON JUAN” With the exception of _The Ring and the Book_, _Don Juan_, containing approximately 16,000 lines, is probably the longest original poem in English since the _Faerie Queene_; moreover, if we exclude the _Canterbury Tales_, no other work in verse in our literature attempts an actual “criticism of life” on so broad a scale.
