Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

plural of “analogy” — an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

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

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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 AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To what conclusion shall I come with regard to my life as a poet?

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading To what conclusion shall I come with regard to my life as a poet?

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

past form of “disprove” — prove to be false

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

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From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To what conclusion shall I come with regard to my life as a poet?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To what conclusion shall I come with regard to my life as a poet?

not any; not one

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

literature in metrical form

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading To what conclusion shall I come with regard to my life as a poet?

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?

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

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This chapter will discuss these analogies, and close with an appreciation of Browning's position between the classic and romantic schools of poetry.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _BROWNING AND SORDELLO_ There are certain analogies between Browning as a poet and the Sordello of the poem; between his relation to the world of his time and that of Sordello to his time; and finally, between Browning's language in this poem and the change in the Italian language which he imputes to the work of Sordello.

produce a literary work

From this reading The analogies of which I write may be denied, but I do not think they can be disproved.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Browning is, no doubt, separate from Sordello in his own mind, but underneath the young poet he is creating, he is continually asking himself the same question which Sordello asks--What shall I do as an artist?