used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
BlessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Cicero likens a room without books to a body without a soul.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
CadmusnounUS /ˈkædməs/
(Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
CiceronounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊ/
a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
From this reading Cicero likens a room without books to a body without a soul.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
embalmedverbUS /emˈbɑːmd/
past form of “embalm” — preserve a dead body
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
apart from; not including
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
Kingsley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
likensverbUS /ˈlaɪkənz/
third-person singular of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading Cicero likens a room without books to a body without a soul.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
by chance
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
PhoeniciansnounUS /fəˈniːʃənz/
plural of “phoenician” — a member of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the first millennium B.C.
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Cicero likens a room without books to a body without a soul.
cut with a saw
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Cicero likens a room without books to a body without a soul.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
express in speech
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Milton calls a good book "the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
being of use or service
From this reading We ought to reverence books, to look at them as useful and mighty things."
vivifyverb
give new life or energy to
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
which person or people
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRINTING PRESS "Blessings be on the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it is, that first invented books."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cicero likens a room without books to a body without a soul.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Thomas Carlyle._ "Except a living man," says Charles Kingsley, "there is nothing more wonderful than a book--a message to us from the dead--from human souls whom we never saw, who lived perhaps thousands of miles away; and yet these, on those little sheets of paper, speak to us, amuse us, vivify us, teach us, comfort us, open their hearts to us as brothers.
