Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

(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 [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

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

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

a light shade of blue

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

brought together in one place

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

a wide scope

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

opinion or judgment

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

ranking above all others

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

set up or found

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

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From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

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

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

ten 10s

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

not any; not one

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

and nothing more

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

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From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

uttered with a trill

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

fill to satisfaction

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

inspiring awe

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

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From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Around the throne a blue expanse of light Extended past the reach of angel sight; There heaven's superior spirits made abode, Foremost in power, and nearest to their God.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Amidst the azure sea like stars they shone, And circled in an hundred orbs the throne.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

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

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading In bright obscurity he sits sublime, And tranquil looks thro' all the stream of time.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

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

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

belonging to which person

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading [_The Argument to the Fourth Book, of which this is only the commencement, will be found in the Notes._] Observant of the deepening maze of fate, High on his throne of stars the Eternal sate: Whence his broad eyes the changeful earth survey'd, The rolling seas, the sun, the infernal shade, And all his worlds.

but in spite of that

From this reading In one collected beam Heaven's various rays around his temples gleam, Yet veil with dusky cloud the lustre pure, Whose fulness no archangel can endure.