used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nor has he neglected to write about his own art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
Aprile
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From this reading Paracelsus and Aprile have both touched that art.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Paracelsus and Aprile have both touched that art.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
divisible by two
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor has he neglected to write about his own art.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
immediately past
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The lover in Pauline is a poet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Nor has he neglected to write about his own art.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor has he neglected to write about his own art.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nor has he neglected to write about his own art.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
Paracelsusnoun
Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paracelsus and Aprile have both touched that art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
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 _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
having come into contact
From this reading Paracelsus and Aprile have both touched that art.
underliesverbUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “underlie” — be or form the base for
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Browning as the poet of Art is as fascinating a subject as Browning the poet of Nature; even more so, for he directed of set purpose a great deal of his poetry to the various arts, especially to music and painting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE POET OF ART_ The theory of human life which Browning conceived, and which I attempted in the last chapter to explain out of _Pauline_ and _Paracelsus_, underlies the poems which have to do with the arts.
produce a literary work
From this reading Nor has he neglected to write about his own art.
