Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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

From this reading Poets are the Great Exceptions.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

an unskilled painter

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

at any time

From this reading Poets are for ever performing the impossible.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Poets are the Great Exceptions.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Poets are for ever performing the impossible.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Poets are the Great Exceptions.

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

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

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

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Poets are for ever performing the impossible.

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

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

English poet (1878-1967)

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a form of address for a man

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

not any; not one

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Poets are for ever performing the impossible.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

literature in metrical form

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Poets are the Great Exceptions.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No man putteth new wine into old bottles ... new wine must be put into new bottles."

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

plural of “similarity” — the quality of being similar

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

make steady

From this reading But putting new wine into old bottles has been the steady professional occupation of John Masefield.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

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

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.

the act of creating written works

From this reading JOHN MASEFIELD John Masefield--new wine in old bottles--back to Chaucer--the self-conscious adventurer--early education and experiences--_Dauber_--Mr. Masefleld's remarks on Wordsworth--Wordsworth's famous Preface and its application to the poetry of Mr. Masefield--_The Everlasting Mercy_--_The Widow in the Bye Street_ and its Chaucerian manner--his masterpiece--_The Daffodil Fields_--similarities to Wordsworth--the part played by the flowers--comparison of _The Daffodil Fields_ with _Enoch Arden_--the war poem, _August 1914_--the lyrics--the sonnets--the novels--his object in writing--his contribution to the advance of poetry.