used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
DenmarknounUS /ˈdenmɑːrk/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
epicsnounUS /ˈepɪks/
plural of “epic” — a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
for more time
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
social deportment
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
the force of workers available
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
not any; not one
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
OdysseusnounUS /oʊˈdɪsiəs/
(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
on one occasion
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
and nothing more
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
any competition
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
recognisableadjective
capable of being recognized
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
plural of “story” — 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 The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
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 It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
express in words
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
literature in metrical form
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The epics are, in a way, and as far as manners and institutions are concerned, historical documents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is for this reason that we have attempted to tell once more, in simple prose, the story of Odysseus.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
which person or people
From this reading The epics are stories about the adventures of men living in most respects like the men of our own race who dwelt in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
Whoever
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From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Whoever regards them in this way, must wish to read them exactly as they have reached us, without modern ornament, with nothing added or omitted.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He must recognise, with Mr. Matthew Arnold, that what he now wants, namely, the simple truth about the matter of the poem, can only be given in prose, “for in a verse translation no original work is any longer recognisable.”
