Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

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

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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From this reading Arguà.

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From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

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

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading * * * * * "I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs."

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

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

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

before any deductions

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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

From this reading * * * * * "I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs."

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

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

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

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From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

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 How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading * * * * * "I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs."

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From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

above and across; more than

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

plural of “shoot” — a new branch

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading * * * * * "I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs."

plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

rise rapidly

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading * * * * * "I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs."

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

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

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

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

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading "There is a tomb in Arquà: rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover."

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

never dying

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading * * * * * "I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs."

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

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

From this reading How glorious is the thrill, which shoots through our frame, as we first wake to the consciousness of our intellectual power; as we feel the spirit--the undying spirit--ready to burst the gross bonds of flesh, and soar triumphant, over the sneers of others, and our own mistrust.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading How does each thought seem to swell in our bosom, as if impatient of the confined tenement--how do the floating ideas congregate--how does each impassioned feeling subdue us in turn, and long for a worthy utterance!