1808
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From this reading Weimar, October 30, 1808.
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From this reading Weimar, October 30, 1808.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
Arnim
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From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
Brentano
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From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
cannot
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From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
at any time
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
to or in any or all places
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
and nothing more
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
Ochlenschlaeger
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From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Weimar, October 30, 1808.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
on one occasion
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
originatesverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪts/
third-person singular of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
others
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From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
a course of conduct
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
practising
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From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
only a very short time before
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
not in physical motion
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
carry out
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People always search for inspiration everywhere but in the place where it originates, and if they do once catch sight of the source, then they cannot find the path leading to it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
WeimarnounUS /ˈvaɪmɑːr/
a German city near Leipzig; scene of the adoption in 1919 of the constitution of the Weimar Republic that lasted until 1933
From this reading Weimar, October 30, 1808.
Werner
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From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
in or at the place that
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
which person or people
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Werner, Ochlenschlaeger, Arnim, Brentano and others are still working and practising at their art, but everything they do is absolutely lacking in form and character.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The world of art is just now too much run down for a young man to be able to realize exactly where he stands.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Therefore I am reduced to despair by half a dozen of the younger poetic spirits, who, though endowed with extraordinary natural talent, will scarcely accomplish much that I can ever take pleasure in.
