Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

in addition

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

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From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

being joined in close association

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

plural of “epic” — a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

not genuine

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

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From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

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

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

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

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

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

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

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

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

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

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

and nothing more

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

restricted to something

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The conclusion is that the poetical history of Charlemagne has only the faintest relations to the true history.

of superior grade

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

in a strange manner

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

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

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

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From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading And we are justified in supposing that, quite as little of the real history of events can be extracted from the tale of Troy, as from the _Chansons de Geste_.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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

From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

look attentively

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In these poems we find that facts are strangely exaggerated, and distorted; that purely fanciful additions are made to the true records, that the more striking events of earlier history are crowded into the legend of Charles, that mere fairy tales, current among African as well as European peoples, are transmuted into false history, and that the anonymous characters of fairy tales are converted into historical personages.

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From this reading By the time the _Odyssey_ was composed, it is certain that a poet had before him a well-arranged mass of legends and traditions from which he might select his materials.

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

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

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

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We can also watch the process by which feigned genealogies were constructed, which connected the princely houses of France with the imaginary heroes of the epics.