1866
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From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
Burne-Jones
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From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
command with authority
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
EarthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
KELMSCOTT
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From this reading THE KELMSCOTT PRESS.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
mediaevaladjective
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
not any; not one
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE KELMSCOTT PRESS.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
SpecimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KELMSCOTT PRESS.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
typographynounUS /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/
the craft of composing type and printing from it
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Specimen pages were set up, but the result was not technically satisfying and the idea was allowed to drop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Morris turned with what seemed a sudden inspiration to the study of typography, it was, as we have already seen, no less than his other occupations a direct outcome of his early tastes.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Burne-Jones made a large number of drawings for the projected edition, and some thirty-five of those intended for the story of Cupid and Psyche were cut on wood by Morris himself.
woodcutnoun
a print made from a woodcut
From this reading As long before as 1866 he had planned a folio edition of _The Earthly Paradise_ with woodcut illustrations to be designed by Burne-Jones, and printed in a more or less mediaeval fashion.
