Chapter XXI

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

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

possessive form of “berkeley” — Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

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From this reading ‘FOR WELE OR WO, FOR CAROLE, OR FOR DAUNCE.’

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading He lived, he thought, he felt; and his heart and brain were filled with one idea, and that was Daphne.

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From this reading ‘FOR WELE OR WO, FOR CAROLE, OR FOR DAUNCE.’

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He lived, he thought, he felt; and his heart and brain were filled with one idea, and that was Daphne.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He lived, he thought, he felt; and his heart and brain were filled with one idea, and that was Daphne.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ‘FOR WELE OR WO, FOR CAROLE, OR FOR DAUNCE.’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

a gay feeling

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

go away from a place

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He lived, he thought, he felt; and his heart and brain were filled with one idea, and that was Daphne.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He lived, he thought, he felt; and his heart and brain were filled with one idea, and that was Daphne.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ‘FOR WELE OR WO, FOR CAROLE, OR FOR DAUNCE.’

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

of or relating to a spectrum

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

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

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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

From this reading He was as near Berkeley’s idea of the universe as a man so solid and substantial in his habits could be.

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From this reading ‘FOR WELE OR WO, FOR CAROLE, OR FOR DAUNCE.’

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He lived, he thought, he felt; and his heart and brain were filled with one idea, and that was Daphne.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edgar went back to the ball-room with his heart so penetrated with bliss, that the whole scene had an unreal look to him in its brightness and gaiety, as if in the next instant dancers, and lights, and music, and familiar faces might vanish altogether, and leave him suspended in empty space, alone with his own deep delight.

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From this reading ‘FOR WELE OR WO, FOR CAROLE, OR FOR DAUNCE.’

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thought and feeling to-night made up his world; all the rest might be nothing but a spectral emanation from his own brain.