used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
(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 Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
a cherished desire
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
make calm or still
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
plural of “god” — 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 Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
a social unit living together
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
martnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
nevermoreadverbUS /ˈnevərmɔːr/
at no time hereafter
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
on one occasion
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
reft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
express in words
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
only a very short time before
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
seest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
senatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But once mar this scarce felt, almost invisible harmony, and the discord extends to the remotest chords of our active being.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
up to a particular time
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
in the direction of
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading By placing his heart at peace, man leaves vent to his energies and passions, and permits their current to flow towards the aims and objects which interest labour or arouse ambition.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
which person or people
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading It is the nature of that happiness which we derive from our affections to be calm; its immense influence upon our outward life is not known till it is troubled or withdrawn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Thus absorbed in the occupation without, he is lulled into a certain forgetfulness of the value of that internal repose which gives health and vigour to the faculties he employs abroad.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Say to the busiest man whom thou seest in mart, camp, or senate, who seems to thee all intent upon his worldly schemes, "Thy home is reft from thee --thy household gods are shattered--that sweet noiseless content in the regular mechanism of the springs, which set the large wheels of thy soul into movement, is thine nevermore!"--and straightway all exertion seems robbed of its object--all aim of its alluring charm.
