Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

how long something has existed

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

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

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

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

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

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

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

a period of 100 years

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

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

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

arranged into groups

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

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

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading HISTORICAL OUTLINE.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

past form of “liberalize” — make liberal or more liberal, of laws and rules

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

for more time

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

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 Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

the force of workers available

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

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From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

not any; not one

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading HISTORICAL OUTLINE.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

impractical romantic ideals and attitudes

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

and nothing more

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.

the act of using

From this reading Romanticism, as we use the term here, means simply that literature, like politics, has become liberalized; that it is concerned with the common life of men, and that the delights of literature, like the powers of government, are no longer the possession of the few but of the many.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

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

From this reading THE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY Two voices are there; one is of the sea, One of the mountains; each a mighty voice: In both from age to age thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen music, Liberty!

in the company of; together with

From this reading By democracy we mean the assumption by common men of the responsibilities of government, with a consequent enlargement of human liberty.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading Wordsworth, "Sonnet to Switzerland" The many changes recorded in the political and literary history of nineteenth-century England may be grouped under two heads: the progress of democracy in government, and the triumph of romanticism in literature.