1897
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From this reading 1897.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
allegorynounUS /ˈæləɡɔːri/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
comprehendsverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhendz/
third-person singular of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
gotten under control
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
DictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
else
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From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
Faerienoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
HermesnounUS /ˈhɜːrmiz/
(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
of great significance or value
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
used to form the superlative
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
not any; not one
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
and nothing more
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
overtopped
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From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
PAINTINGnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
Queene
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From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
SymbolicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
SYMBOLISMnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
TabletnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
a special situation
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _The Faerie Queene_ and _The Pilgrim’s Progress_ have been so important in England that Allegory has overtopped Symbolism, and for a time has overwhelmed it in its own downfall.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
precisely as stated
From this reading It is only a very modern Dictionary that calls a Symbol ‘the sign or representation of any moral thing by the images or properties of natural things,’ which, though an imperfect definition, is not unlike ‘The things below are as the things above’ of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SYMBOLISM IN PAINTING IN England, which has made great Symbolic Art, most people dislike an art if they are told it is symbolic, for they confuse symbol and allegory.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Even Johnson’s Dictionary sees no great difference, for it calls a Symbol ‘That which comprehends in its figure a representation of something else’; and an Allegory, ‘A figurative discourse, in which something other is intended than is contained in the words literally taken.’
