Chapter II

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

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

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

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

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

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

wanted intensely

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

increase

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

in a subordinate position

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

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

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

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

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

-ing form of “infringe” — go against, as of rules and laws

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Necessity was with him the mother of invention.

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

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

engage in

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

someone who paints tiny pictures in great detail

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Necessity was with him the mother of invention.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Necessity was with him the mother of invention.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

not any; not one

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

an artist who paints

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

literature in metrical form

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

put into print

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

plural of “scroll” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

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

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

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

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

in or at the place that

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

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

From this reading _Blake’s Technical Methods--“Songs of Innocence” and “Songs of Experience”--Life in Poland Street and in Lambeth--Mystical Poetry and Art._ It was during his residence in Poland Street that Blake first appeared in that mingled character of poet and painter which marks him off so conspicuously from other painters and other poets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Painting has often been made the handmaid of poetry; it was Blake’s idea, without infringing upon this relationship, to make poetry no less the handmaid of painting by employing his verse, engraved and beautified with colour, to enhance the artistic value of his designs, as well as to provide them with the needful basis of subject.

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

From this reading The same principle may probably be recognised in those Oriental scrolls where the graceful labour of the scribe is as distinctly a work of art as the illustration of the miniaturist; but of these Blake can have known nothing.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Since the appearance of _Poetical Sketches_ he had written much that he desired to publish--but how to pay for printing?