Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

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

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

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

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

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

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

a period of 100 years

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

a period of 10 years

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

completeness over a broad scope

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

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

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

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

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

too small or unimportant to merit attention

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

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

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

social deportment

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

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

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

not any; not one

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

an inhabitant of Scandinavia

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

capable of being obtained

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

the local environment

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

literature in metrical form

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

apart from others

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.

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

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

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

From this reading In the second decade of the nineteenth century, Nathan Drake, M.D., made a strong effort to popularize Norse mythology and literature.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All the available knowledge of the subject was used, and a clearer view of it was presented than had been obtainable in Percy's "Mallet."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 309: "The most striking and characteristic parts of the Scandinavian mythology, together with no inconsiderable portion of the manners and customs of our northern ancestors, have now passed before the reader; their theology, warfare, and poetry, their gallantry, religious rites, and superstitions, have been separately, and, I trust, distinctly reviewed."

the words that are spoken

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The fourth edition of his work entitled _Literary Hours_ (London, 1820) contains[11] an appreciative article on the subject, the fullness of which is indicated in these words from p.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The essay is written in an easy style that doubtless gained for it many readers.