used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
(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 If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
ArcadiannounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪdiən/
an inhabitant of Arcadia
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
command with authority
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
ecloguenoun
a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
to come or go into
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
accept an excuse for
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
infusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːʒən/
a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
in like or similar manner
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
most important element
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
absolutely essential
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
non-dramatic
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From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
come into possession of
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
and nothing more
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
PastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
select carefully from a group
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
pre-existingadjective
existing previously or before something
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading It is time to retrace our steps and to pick up the thread which we dropped in a former chapter, the development, namely, of the vernacular eclogue in Italy.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such preliminary survey was necessary in order to obtain an idea of the history and nature of pastoral composition in general.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Italian Pastoral Drama I We have now passed in review the main classes of non-dramatic pastoral both abroad and in this country.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was further rendered imperative by more particular considerations which will appear in the course of the present chapter, for we shall find that the pastoral drama comes into being, not through the infusion of the Arcadian ideal into pre-existing dramatic forms, but through the actual evolution of a new dramatic form from the pre-existing non-dramatic pastoral.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading If in so doing we are forced to enter at greater length upon the discussion of individual works, we shall find ample excuse, not only in their intrinsic merit, but likewise in their more direct bearing upon what is after all the main subject of this volume.
