Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

(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 soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

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From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

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From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

a cherished desire

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

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

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

kindly endorsement and guidance

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

endowed with authority

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

make calm or still

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

third-person singular of “confound” — be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

being joined in close association

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

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From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

possessing or existing in bodily form

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

at any time

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

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

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

death of a person

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

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

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

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

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

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From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

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From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

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

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

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

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

lacking natural ease

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

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

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

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From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

worth remembering

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

not any; not one

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

above and across; more than

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

imitating the mannerisms of another person

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

established or prearranged unalterably

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

a person who represents others

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

without mercy or pity

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

having the point made sharp

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

a male human offspring

From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

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From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

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From this reading His rank as son of Sweyn, the first-born of Godwin's house--a rank which might have authorised some pretensions on his own part, gave him all field for the exercise of an intellect singularly keen and profound.

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From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

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From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

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

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

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

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

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

From this reading And cold in that worldly wisdom Haco laboured on, now conferring with Alred and the partisans of Harold; now closeted with Edwin and Morcar; now gliding from the chamber of the sick King.--That wisdom foresaw all obstacles, smoothed all difficulties; ever calm, never resting; marshalling and harmonising the things to be, like the ruthless hand of a tranquil fate.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

(of persons) lacking art or knowledge

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

plural of “understanding” — the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading No prejudice, no principle, stood in the way of this dreary enthusiasm.

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

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.

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

From this reading The soul of all council and cabal on behalf of Harold, which has led to the determination of the principal chiefs, and which now succeeded it--was Haco.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

belonging to which person

From this reading But there was one with whom Haco was more often than with all others--one whom the presence of Harold had allured to that anxious scene of intrigue, and whose heart leapt high at the hopes whispered from the smileless lips of Haco.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading If the leading agencies of Harold's memorable career might be, as it were, symbolised and allegorised, by the living beings with which it was connected--as Edith was the representative of stainless Truth--as Gurth was the type of dauntless Duty--as Hilda embodied aspiring Imagination--so Haco seemed the personation of Worldly Wisdom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accustomed to an atmosphere of practical state-craft in the Norman court, with faculties sharpened from boyhood by vigilance and meditation, he exercised an extraordinary influence over the simple understandings of the homely clergy and the uncultured thegns.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading As a father, himself on the brink of the grave, schemes for the worldly grandeur of the son, in which he confounds and melts his own life, so this sombre and predestined man, dead to earth and to joy and the emotions of the heart, looked beyond his own tomb, to that existence in which he transferred and carried on his ambition.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Impressed with the conviction of his early doom, he felt no interest in the objects of others; but equally believing that whatever of bright, and brave, and glorious, in his brief, condemned career, was to be reflected on him from the light of Harold's destiny, the sole desire of a nature, which, under other auspices, would have been intensely daring and ambitious, was to administer to Harold's greatness.