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From this reading IMITATION IN LYRIC AND PASTORAL 1.
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IMITATION IN LYRIC AND PASTORAL 1.
Augustanadjective
relating to or characteristic of the times of the Roman Emperor Augustus
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
classicismnounUS /ˈklæsɪsɪzəm/
a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
clearestadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrɪst/
superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
formalizingverbUS /ˈfɔːrməlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “formalize” — make formal or official
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
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 But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
IMITATIONnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading IMITATION IN LYRIC AND PASTORAL 1.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMITATION IN LYRIC AND PASTORAL 1.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
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 Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
Lemaire
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
LYRICadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading IMITATION IN LYRIC AND PASTORAL 1.
lyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
Marot
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
meageradjectiveUS /ˈmiːɡər/
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
odenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
PASTORALadjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading IMITATION IN LYRIC AND PASTORAL 1.
Petrarchnoun
an Italian poet famous for love lyrics (1304-1374)
From this reading Meantime imitation of Petrarch made him an Italian classic and a European model.
Pléiade
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
predominancenounUS /prɪˈdɑːmənəns/
the state of being predominant over others
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
rejectingverbUS /rɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
rhétoriqueurs
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
Ronsard's
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From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
the act of searching for something
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
sonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LYRIC The lyrics of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries show an extensive revival of Augustan measures in Latin.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
literature in metrical form
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, in England, revival from a meager and languid fifteenth century was stimulated in the sixteenth by Italy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But France shows the history of vernacular lyric in clearest stages: (1) in the formalizing of medieval modes by the _rhétoriqueurs_; (2) in the verse forms and diction of Lemaire and Marot, seeking variety without rejecting tradition; (3) in the Pléiade program of revolt from tradition to classicism, and especially in Ronsard’s experiments with the Greek ode; (4) in the final predominance of the sonnet.
