Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

(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 To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

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

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

mark as different

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

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From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

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

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

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From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

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

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

most important element

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

engage in

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

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 Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

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From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

absolutely essential

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

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From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

by chance

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

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From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

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

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Carlyle has spoken admirably of Goethe; but then Goethe stands before all men's eyes, the manifest centre of German literature; and from this central source many rivers flow.

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

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

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From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading To ascertain the master-current in the literature of an epoch, and to distinguish this from all minor currents, is one of the critic's highest functions; in discharging it he shows how far he possesses the most indispensable quality of his office,--justness of spirit.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

not yet payable

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.

precisely as stated

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

nonexistent

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

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

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

which person or people

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Which of these rivers is the main stream? which of the courses of spirit which we see active in Goethe is the course which will most influence the future, and attract and be continued by the most powerful of Goethe's successors?--that is the question.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

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

From this reading The living writer who has done most to make England acquainted with German authors, a man of genius, but to whom precisely this one quality of justness of spirit is perhaps wanting,--I mean Mr. Carlyle,--seems to me in the result of his labors on German literature to afford a proof how very necessary to the critic this quality is.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Mr. Carlyle attaches, it seems to me, far too much importance to the romantic school of Germany,--Tieck, Novalis, Jean Paul Richter,[137]--and gives to these writers, really gifted as two, at any rate, of them are, an undue prominence.