used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
BROWNING'SnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
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 Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
to come or go into
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It marks his originality that this view was entirely his own.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
set up or found
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
in a free manner
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
isolateverbUS /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
place or set apart
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
go away from a place
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading It marks his originality that this view was entirely his own.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading It marks his originality that this view was entirely his own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It marks his originality that this view was entirely his own.
PARACELSUSnoun
Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
PAULINEadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
literature in metrical form
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
a special situation
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It marks his originality that this view was entirely his own.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ancient thoughts of course are to be found in it, but his combination of them is original amongst the English poets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
precisely as stated
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It marks his originality that this view was entirely his own.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We can now enter freely on that which is most distinctive, most excellent in his work--his human poetry; and the first thing that meets us and in his very first poems, is his special view of human nature, and of human life, and of the relation of both to God.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _BROWNING'S THEORY OF HUMAN LIFE_ _PAULINE AND PARACELSUS_ To isolate Browning's view of Nature, and to leave it behind us, seemed advisable before speaking of his work as a poet of mankind.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
but in spite of that
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It marks his genius that he wrought out this conception while he was yet so young.
