used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
AttractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
give a benediction to
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
breathesverbUS /briːðz/
third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
cheaplyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːpli/
in a stingy manner
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
circulatesverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
embellishmentnounUS /emˈbelɪʃmənt/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
the organ of sight
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
coins made of gold
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
immediately past
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
moldnounUS /moʊld/
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
multipliesverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪz/
third-person singular of “multiply” — combine by multiplication
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
not any; not one
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
Raphael's
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From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
renewsverbUS /rɪˈnuːz/
third-person singular of “renew” — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Here from the mold to conscious being start Those finer forms, the miracles of art; Here chosen gems, impressed on sulphur shine, That slept for ages in the secret mine; And here the faithful graver dares to trace A Michael's grandeur and a Raphael's grace!
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
the act of using
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What though no marble breathes, no canvas glows, From every point a ray of genius flows!
which person or people
From this reading Small change of scene, small space his home requires, Who leads a life of satisfied desires.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Be mine to bless the more mechanic skill, That stamps, renews, and multiplies at will; And cheaply circulates through distant climes The fairest relics of the purest times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
but in spite of that
From this reading His interior embellishment shall be my last extract:-- "Here no state chambers in long line unfold, Bright with broad mirrors, rough with fretted gold: Yet modest ornament, with use combined, Attracts the eye to exercise the mind.
