Chapter I

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

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

later than; following

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

(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 Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

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

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

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From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

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From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

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

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

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From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

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From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

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From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

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

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

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

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

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From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

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

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

engage in

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

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

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

not any; not one

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

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From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

by chance

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

To recall to mind.

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

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From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument

From this reading After the first few poems I came into possession of Michael Robartes’ exposition of the _Speculum Angelorum et Hominum_ of Geraldus, and in the excitement of arranging and editing could no more keep out philosophy than could Goethe himself at certain periods of his life.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

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

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

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

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading A few of these poems may be difficult to understand, perhaps more difficult than I know.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

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

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.

which person or people

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Goethe has said that the poet needs all philosophy, but that he must keep it out of his work.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It is hard for a writer, who has spent much labour upon his style, to remember that thought, which seems to him natural and logical like that style, may be unintelligible to others.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading I have tried to make understanding easy by a couple of notes, which are at anyrate much shorter than those Dante wrote on certain of his odes in the _Convito_, but I may not have succeeded.