adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
adorations
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From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading With Shelley it is different.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading His lovers are as vehement as ever.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
hatredsnounUS /ˈheɪtrədz/
plural of “hatred” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With Shelley it is different.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading His lovers are as vehement as ever.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading With Shelley it is different.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
StreamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
thunder-cloud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
TornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading His lovers are as vehement as ever.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading During his life he aroused fears and hatreds, loves and adorations, that were quite irrelevant to literature; and even now, when he has become a classic, he still causes excitement as a man.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For them he is the "banner of freedom," which, "Torn but flying, Streams like a thunder-cloud against the wind."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the case of most great writers our interest in them as persons is derived from out interest in them as writers; we are not very curious about them except for reasons that have something to do with their art.
