Chapter I

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

anew

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

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

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

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

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

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From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

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From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

past form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

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From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

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

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

not any; not one

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

especially; in particular

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

an artist who paints

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

by chance

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

literature in metrical form

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

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From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

except for; apart from

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

a person with unusual powers of foresight

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Again, the literary achievements of an Angelo or a Reynolds admit of clear separation from their performances as artists.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

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

From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

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

From this reading Of no other painter of like distinction, save Dante Rossetti, can it be said that his fame as a poet has fully rivalled his fame as a painter; much less that, in the opinion of some, his fame as a seer ought to have exceeded both.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

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From this reading _Preliminary observations--Blake’s Birth--Education--Marriage--Early Poems--Drawings and Engravings._ The position of William Blake among artists is exceptional.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

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

From this reading But, Rossetti always excepted, perhaps no other painter of great distinction, save Michael Angelo alone, has achieved high renown in poetry, and the compass of Michael Angelo’s poetical work is infinitesimal in comparison with his work as an artist.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Many painters, from Reynolds downwards, have written admirably upon art; in some instances, notably Haydon’s, the worth of their precepts greatly exceeds that of their performance.