filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
ambleverbUS /ˈæmbəl/
walk leisurely
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
astonishes
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From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
DRAWINGSnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
remove the dust from
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
engravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
a print made from an engraving
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
ENGRAVINGSnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
divisible by two
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
habitedadjective
dressed in a habit
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
hobby-horse
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From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
and nothing more
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
PilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
PRINTnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
repelsverbUS /rɪˈpelz/
third-person singular of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
Stothard's
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From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Stothard's motley throng are gracefully habited, and appear dainty and spruce in spite of the dust of the highway as they amble along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
in the direction of
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
traditionallyadverbUS /trəˈdɪʃənəli/
according to tradition; in a traditional manner
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
unfavourablyadverb
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In Stothard's composition the variety of the company, and especially of the horses they ride, is charming.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very different are the grim ranks of Blake's procession, the ten horses therein exhibiting only three positions among them, and those positions being all traditionally faithful to the hobby-horse type.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Especially will this prejudice be heightened if the engraving from Stothard's picture of the same subject be set against Blake's and compared with it, for Blake's astonishes and repels on first sight, while Stothard's pleases at once.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ENGRAVINGS AND DRAWINGS IN THE PRINT ROOM I am afraid that the first view of Blake's engraving of "The Canterbury Pilgrimage" will prejudice the spectator unfavourably towards our artist, even if the work by him already seen has made its fascination felt.
