abstruser
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From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
APULEIUS
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From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
BOCCACCIOnoun
Italian poet (born in France) (1313-1375)
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
Decameron
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From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
of great significance or value
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
LIX
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From this reading No. LIX.
social deportment
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
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 Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
by chance
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
not any; not one
From this reading No. LIX.
NOVELSnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading NOVELS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
outlivedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/
past form of “outlive” — live longer than
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
PlatonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No kind of literature is so generally attractive as Fiction.
plural of “story” — 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 Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Pictures of life and manners, and Stories of adventure, are more eagerly received by the many than graver productions, however important these latter maybe.
TreatisesnounUS /ˈtriːtəsəz/
plural of “treatise” — a formal exposition
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading APULEIUS is better remembered by his fable of Cupid and Psyche than by his abstruser Platonic writings; and the Decameron of BOCCACCIO has outlived the Latin Treatises, and other learned works of that author."
