used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
(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 This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
for the reason that
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath it is written: ‘Find the Englishman.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
cannot
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From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Beneath it is written: ‘Find the Englishman.’
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Beneath it is written: ‘Find the Englishman.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
hysterianounUS /hɪˈsteriə/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
not any; not one
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
nonconformitynounUS /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrməti/
lack of harmony or correspondence
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
nurturedverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/
past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
PuritanismnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
revivalistnounUS /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/
a preacher of the Christian gospel
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
that is looked for
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
starchedverbUS /stɑːrtʃt/
past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading It may be heresy, but I always see in mind the gaiety of a Nice carnival in a certain drawing with one solid, solemn face surveying the scene over a starched front.
SymonsnounUS /ˈsɪmənz/
English poet (1865-1945)
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that Mr. Symons stands for ‘a Pagan revolt against Puritanism.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is argued, because he was nurtured in nonconformity, art came to him with something of the hysteria a revelation comes to a revivalist meeting.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Beneath it is written: ‘Find the Englishman.’
but in spite of that
From this reading This may be true, but I cannot help thinking that no writer amid all these French influences which he had so eagerly sought out yet remains so typical of the English spirit.
