1590
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From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
1599
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From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
(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 By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
FAERYnoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
immediately past
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
for more time
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
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 It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
and nothing more
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
and nothing more
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
Raleghnoun
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
the act of searching for something
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
Shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The publication of the _Faery Queen_ in 1590 had made the new poet of the _Shepherd's Calendar_ a famous man.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
SPENSER'SnounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading By the common voice of all the poets of his time he was now acknowledged as the first of living English poets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was no longer merely the favourite of a knot of enthusiastic friends, and outside of them only recognized and valued at his true measure by such judges as Sidney and Ralegh.
which person or people
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is not easy for us, who live in these late times and are familiar with so many literary masterpieces, to realize the surprise of a first and novel achievement in literature; the effect on an age, long and eagerly seeking after poetical expression, of the appearance at last of a work of such power, richness, and finished art.
a late time of life
From this reading SECOND PART OF THE FAERY QUEEN.--SPENSER'S LAST YEARS (1590-1599).
